Eva Lys is among a very close group of friends on the WTA Tour right now, which includes fellow rising star Alexandra Eala.
The two WTA youngsters recently celebrated Eala’s 21st birthday, with Iva Jovic and Zeynep Sonmez also involved.
All four players are currently in action at Roland Garros, where Jovic incidentally knocked out Eala in their round one clash.
Such matchups have now been discussed by Lys, who has spoken about her friendship with the likes of Eala and what it means for women’s tennis.
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Eva Lys opens up on her friendship with Alex Eala on the WTA Tour
When it was suggested on Tennis Channel that they had a great time for Eala’s birthday, Lys said: “We actually did.
“I think that’s definitely not just for social media. We actually had a great time.
“And we also are almost in contact every day, sending each other memes, just laughing about everything that’s happening on tour.
“And I feel like it’s very, very refreshing, not only for us but for everyone else.
“I know there’s like a big topic around the whole ‘friendships are not possible’. And listen, there are so many people that maybe cannot do it, and they don’t, which is also great.
“I feel like everyone should do whatever they feel good with, and if they’re like, ‘Hey, if I’m getting too close to someone and I play with them, I’m not going to play my best’, then don’t do it.
“But I feel like for us, it’s not a secret that we’re competitors. It’s not a secret that whenever I go out and play Alex or Iva or Zeynep, I want to win. They want to win.
“And I don’t know, if something private I shared at dinner is making them play better against me, well then I’ve got to step up my game, you know?”
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It is certainly refreshing to see the current generation of WTA youngsters getting on and supporting one another on and off the court.
Incidentally, the four close friends are all following a similar path at Roland Garros by playing both singles and doubles.
Lys, who is into the second round in singles, will link up with Peyton Stearns, while Eala is teaming up with Victoria Mboko.
Also into round two in Paris, Jovic has decided to partner with Emiliana Arango, and Sonmez is playing doubles with Tatjana Maria.
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