In Tennis, sometimes, a single point can change everything. That’s exactly what happened to Eva Lys, World No. 40, during her match against Madison Keys at the 2025 Cincinnati Open on August 9. In the third set, Eva even served for the game and had two match points, but Keys saved them both and won 1‑6, 6‑3, 7‑6(1). Eva lost, just a point away from victory. And that defeat affected her deeply.

On a recent episode of the Tennis Insider Club podcast , Eva Lys opened up about the mental challenges she faces in the sport. She revealed how losing can affect her deeply. “If I lose matches, I am depressed. Like if especially you’re depressed.” She recalled her loss to Madison Keys at the 2025 Cincinnati Open as an example of how even a few points can weigh heavily on her.

Eva admitted that

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