Melbourne, Jan 18, 2025 (AFP) - 'Lucky loser' Lys makes history to reach Australian Open last 16

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2025-01-18

Eva Lys called it "an insane story" and life-changing after the German made history on Saturday by reaching the last 16 and a date with Iga Swiatek. The 128th-ranked Lys fought back from a set down to become the first women's singles "lucky loser" to reach the fourth round since the event moved to Melbourne Park in 1988. The 23-year-old defeated Jaqueline Cristian of Romania 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and faces a daunting clash with the second seed and five-t......

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