Tennis star, 24, ends season early with arthritis and issues heartbreaking statement

German tennis star Eva Lys has shut down her season and will seek new treatment for her arthritis.

By Yasmin Syed · Daily Express

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:55 PM

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Eva Lys has ended her 2026 tennis season early to pursue new treatment for her arthritis.
The 24-year-old German described the campaign as one of the toughest years of her life.
Lys, diagnosed with spondyloarthritis in 2020, slipped to world No. 136 after an 8-19 season record.

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German tennis player Eva Lys has decided to end her 2026 season early to pursue a new treatment approach for arthritis. The 24-year-old released an emotional statement explaining that she is taking time away from the sport to focus on her physical and mental health after what she described as one of the toughest years of her life.

Lys, who is currently ranked world No. 136, managed an 8-19 match record this season following a successful 2025 campaign. She was diagnosed with spondyloarthritis in 2020 and confirmed that she plans to return to competition in 2027.

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