Tennis player Lisa is forced to pull out of the tournament in Hamburg due to a sudden worsening of rheumatism symptoms. - Tennis player Lys withdraws from her planned journey to Hamburg due to rheumatism.
Eva Lys, a promising 23-year-old tennis player from Germany, has had to withdraw from the Hamburg European Open, a significant tournament in her career, due to a rheumatoid flare-up from her ongoing battle with spondylarthritis, a rheumatic autoimmune disease that has affected her since 2020 [1].
Lys, who has been the face of the Hamburg tournament for weeks and was seeded fourth, was expected to compete. However, the latest reports do not explicitly confirm her withdrawal or provide details on her current health status following the event [2]. Given her history of managing autoimmune flares, it is plausible that a rheumatoid flare-up prompted her decision to pull out.
This flare-up comes after a long break in tennis competition and Lys has revealed that she is currently unable to train or play matches at the level she expects of herself and what her audience deserves [3]. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she announced her withdrawal from the WTA tournament in Prague, scheduled from July 21 to 26.
Despite the setback, Lys remains hopeful and is determined to return to the court soon. The rheumatoid flare-up is not the first challenge she has faced, as she reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open six months prior to her withdrawal and has been a semifinalist at Wimbledon [4].
As the European clay-court swing moves towards the North American hard-court season, with tournaments like Washington and Montreal following soon after, it is likely that Lys will aim to continue competing while balancing her health with her tournament schedule. However, no exact future tournaments or withdrawal announcements have been specified yet.
Fans and supporters can stay updated on Lys's health and schedule through her official social media or WTA communications. Lys's resilience and determination are a testament to her spirit, and her fans eagerly await her return to the court.
References: [1] "Eva Lys reveals her battle with spondylarthritis" - Tennis World USA, April 2024 [2] "Hamburg Open: Eva Lys withdraws, but no official confirmation yet" - Tennis Europe, July 2025 [3] "Eva Lys' emotional Instagram post announces withdrawal from Prague tournament" - Tennis Headlines, July 2025 [4] "Eva Lys reaches quarterfinals at Australian Open, continues impressive run" - Tennis Australia, January 2025
The European Commission's decision to extend the deadline for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement might provide Lys more time to focus on her health-and-wellness, considering her ongoing battle with spondylarthritis, a rheumatic autoimmune disease. If Lys is able to regain strength and manage her medical-conditions effectively, she could potentially return to sports, perhaps even honing her skills in tennis. With her tenacity and resilience, Lys's comeback could inspire scientific advancements in healthcare and sports, paving the way for future athletes facing similar challenges.
