Eva Lys says enough: "My body and mind do not cooperate"

After several failed attempts, Eva Lys has decided to end her 2026 season early. The German tennis player has announced that she will not compete again this year to prioritize her physical and mental health, following a particularly challenging campaign in which her battle with arthritis has affected her performance and daily life. It was a difficult decision, but necessary for her to try to regain her best version for 2027.

"It has been one of the toughest years of my life, both on and off the court," admitted the 24-year-old player in a message posted on her social media. Lys explained that she approached the year with high expectations, ambitious goals, and great enthusiasm, but the reality turned out to be very different. "It has been frustrating, exhausting, and sometimes very hard to accept, especially when you work so hard for something and your body and mind just don't cooperate," she added.

An important change after six years

A fundamental part of her difficulties has to do with arthritis, a disease she has been living with for years and which has become particularly difficult to manage this season. For this reason, Lys and her team have decided to take an important step in her treatment, a change that will require time and patience.

Eva Lys ends her season. https://t.co/IxBkwhDPex

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 17, 2026

"After more than six years, we have decided to change my treatment. It's a big adjustment, something that will take time, but I have hope that it is a step in the right direction," explained the woman who started 2026 ranked 39th in the world and is currently at number 136. Beyond her sporting situation, Lys wanted to use the announcement to send a message about empathy and snap judgments. "Be kind and don’t judge so quickly. You never really know what is happening behind the scenes," she wrote, also thanking for the support she has received during these challenging months.

The German thus closes a season where she has only achieved eight victories out of 27 matches. Now, her priority is to recover without setting immediate deadlines. "I am taking the time I need to get healthy again, and I look forward to everything coming next year. I will be back," she concluded.

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