Eva Lys
German tennis player and competitor
Born
January 12th, 2002
23 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving recognition on the ITF circuit and in WTA events. Participated in various international tournaments, showcasing skills on both hard and clay courts. Represented Germany in multiple junior competitions and contributed to the national tennis scene.
Achieved multiple titles on the ITF circuit
Competed in WTA tournaments
Represented Germany in junior competitions
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