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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 retires mid-match due to injury at Canadian Open

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Eva Lys Throws Her Racket in Frustration, Sheds Tears Before Mid-Match Retirement at Canadian Open

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sportsby Urvi Mehra

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