Who is Eva Lys facing Mirra Andreeva at the US Open?
Mirra Andreeva faces Germany's Eva Lys in the women's second round at the 2026 US Open after Lys beat Gabriela Knutson 6-3, 6-3. The No. 5 seed meets the former world No. 39 for the first time as Lys, ranked No. 98, seeks a form revival after injury and pressure.
Key Takeaways
- Lys reached Round 2 with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Gabriela Knutson, her third second-round appearance in four US Opens.
- Mirra Andreeva, the No. 5 seed and a 19-year-old, meets Lys in a first-time matchup at Flushing Meadows.
- Lys peaked inside the Top 40 in 2025 as world No. 39 but arrived in New York ranked No. 98 with six wins from 21 matches in 2026.
- The German has managed spondyloarthritis since a 2020 diagnosis and worked with a psychologist to regain joy on court.
- AP imagery and streaming listings confirm the second-round clash took place Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Who is Eva Lys facing Mirra Andreeva?
Eva Lys is a 24-year-old German who advanced after that straight-sets win over Knutson on Tuesday. According to the official US Open preview, progressing at a Slam mattered especially after a difficult 2026 season.
"Today was just very special because it was one of those matches where it doesn't matter the score," Lys said. She also called the Andreeva meeting exciting and hoped for a bigger court at the US Open.
Why does this Round 2 matchup matter for Mirra Andreeva?
Andreeva enters as the No. 5 seed against a player rebuilding confidence. Lys's best ranking-based win was over then-No. 10 Elena Rybakina in Beijing last September, and she said she is going on court "knowing I can win."
Lys praised Andreeva's level at 19: "She's an amazing player. She's had amazing seasons." For fans tracking breakout names alongside market buzz, BlasterPost's Fintech & Crypto Alerts hub aggregates fast-moving stories like this.
What challenges has Lys overcome before facing Andreeva?
After a career-best 2025, Lys said outside pressure to match that form drained her enjoyment. She worked with a psychologist and said she is "finding the joy again," while urging more open talk about mental health in tennis.
Health remains central: she revealed late last year that she has spondyloarthritis, diagnosed in 2020, and admitted a rough 2026 start while regaining shape. She previously made Australian Open history as a lucky loser who reached the final 16 after Anna Kalinskaya withdrew.
Leader-Telegram published AP photos of Lys serving to Andreeva in Round 2 on Sept. 3, 2026, and Disney+ lists the women's second-round match at about 1 hour 13 minutes.