Lys desires no a part of tidal pool in Sydney

The begin of the season all the time has a uniquely enjoyable power.

The gamers are rested and recharged, they’re in Australia throughout the summertime (what’s higher than that?) and a lot alternative and pleasure lies forward.

In Perth and Sydney for the United Cup — the primary match of the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz season — the gamers have been making the most of all of the sights and actions that the Australian cities have to supply. Team Argentina bought a firsthand take a look at the local wildlife at Perth Zoo, Team Italy hit the beach and hung with quokkas on Rottnest Island, and Team Germany cooled off at Wylie’s Baths.

Well, most of Team Germany.

Unlike the remainder of her squad, Eva Lys handed on diving into the tidal swimming pool, which is positioned close to Coogee Beach within the suburbs of Sydney.

In the feedback of the Instagram put up, the 23-year-old defined that she hates water.

Leylah Fernandez provided encouragement to the World No. 40, commenting, “That was me 2 years ago.” 

“Rescue me pls 😭😭😂” Lys responded.

It seems that she ultimately confronted her fears and made it into the water, alongside teammates Alexander Zverev, Laura Siegemund, Kevin Krawietz, Patrick Zahraj and Mina Hodzic.

Lys is making her United Cup debut after a breakthrough season that noticed her bounce 91 spots within the PIF WTA Rankings. She was nominated for Newcomer of the Year after coming by way of qualifying to succeed in the fourth spherical of the Australian Open and reaching her first-ever WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Beijing.

Germany, which gained the United Cup title in 2024, will play its first tie on Sunday towards the Netherlands. Lys will play the opening singles match towards Suzan Lamens, and Zverev will observe towards Tallon Griekspoor. (The mixed-doubles groups have not been introduced but.)

Lys and Lamens have break up their two profession conferences, although they have not performed since 2024.