German star Eva Lys has become the latest player to roast the current state of affairs in the WTA. In a sport that demands absolute physical perfection and mental fortitude, Lys is calling out the powers that be for pushing players to the limit.
According to Polish journalist Dominik Senkowski, Lys didn’t pull any punches when discussing the physical toll the tour takes. The German pointed out that the “vacation” time for a pro tennis player is roughly two weeks. Moreover, she drew a pretty sharp comparison between how the men’s tour (ATP) is handled versus the women’s tour (WTA). Lys said as reported by Dominik Senkowski on X:
We have a ton of injuries, players who just can’t cope, who don’t have the right mental fitness. The tournaments are too long. In tennis, the off-season period is definitely way too short – two weeks for vacation. I think the way men’s tennis is presented is fantastic, and we’re completely lacking that. We have equally amazing rallies.
Despite the injuries, the burnout, and the trolls, Lys isn’t quitting. She’s slated to represent Germany alongside Alexander Zverev at the United Cup in Australia to kick off the 2026 season.