Eva Lys retires mid-match due to injury at Canadian Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Eva Lys retired during her first-round match against Panna Udvardy at the 2026 Canadian Open in Toronto. After taking an early lead of 6-2, 5-2, Lys was unable to close the match as Udvardy rallied to win the second set in a tiebreak. Displaying emotional frustration, Lys threw her racket after a backhand error and later shed tears before calling for assistance. She has faced ongoing fitness issues this season, including a previous knee injury and has a current win-loss record of 5-13. Following her retirement, she will focus on preparation for the Cincinnati Open ahead of the US Open.
- •Lys led 6-2, 5-2 before Udvardy's comeback.
- •The match concluded with Udvardy leading 2-6, 7-6(3), 2-0.
- •Lys has a challenging start to the 2026 season with health setbacks.
- •She will next prepare for the Cincinnati Open.
- •Udvardy advances to face Naomi Osaka in the second round.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Eva Lys Throws Her Racket in Frustration, Sheds Tears Before Mid-Match Retirement at Canadian Open
"Eva Lys' hopes at the 2026 Canadian Open were dashed in heartbreaking fashion when she was forced to retire from her first-round clash in Toronto. The German wore her emotions on her sleeve during the encounter, displaying her frustration and shedding tears while battling fitness issues.
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