Eva Lys was left stunned and in disbelief after being told how much money she made by reaching the Australian Open round-of-16. Anyone who has been following this year's Happy Slam edition knows that the 128th-ranked German's run will be remembered as one of the best stories of this year's tournament.

Lys, no slouch as the world No.128, went on to claim three-sets wins over Varvara Gracheva (world No.69) and Jaqueline Cristian (world No.82) before running into five-time grand slam champion Iga Swiatek. Swiatek, the second seed, dominated to wrap up a 6-0 6-1 victory in just 59 minutes.

In the Round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday, Eva Lys (ranked No. 128) takes on Iga Swiatek (No. 2).Lys heads into the Round of 16 after winning in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, over

Eva Lys, who qualified for the first grand slam of the season as a lucky loser following Anna Kalinskaya's withdrawal, took her opportunity with both hands in Melbourne

Eva Lys had already booked a flight home after failing to qualify for the Australian Open — but scored a second shot at competing after a “lucky loser” spot opened up.

Eva Lys (No. 128 ranking) will face Jaqueline Adina Cristian (No. 82) in the Round of 32 of the Australian Open on Friday, January 17.Lys enters the Round of 32 after winning in three sets, 6-2,

MELBOURNE–Lucky loser Eva Lys felt like she had been hit by a train after a heavy defeat by world number two Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open 2025 fourth round on Monday but the German said she had enjoyed the journey in the best week of her life.

Watch the match highlights between Eva Lys & Iga Swiatek in Round 4 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.