Eva Lys picks out Alexandra Eala among her closest friends on tour

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Eva Lys has picked Alexandra Eala as one of her closest friends on the WTA Tour these days.

Eva Lys has revealed which players she shares the strongest friendships with on the WTA Tour, with Alexandra Eala among the names she mentioned.

The German player, currently ranked world No. 80, spoke about the bonds she has built with several players of a similar generation, explaining how shared experiences on tour have helped create strong connections. Alongside Eala, Lys also highlighted Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff and Zeynep Sonmez as some of the people she trusts most in the locker room.

Eva Lys explains why she connects with Eala, Gauff and Kostyuk

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Speaking to German outlet Tennis Magazin, Lys said that age and similar career paths have helped bring the group closer together over the last year.

“I have a good rapport with many players, whether it’s Marta Kostyuk, Coco Gauff, Alexandra Eala, or even younger players like Zeynep Sonmez,” Lys explained.

“Because we all had a similar breakthrough last year and are also of a similar age, you naturally connect with them. You share the same fears and problems.”

Lys also admitted that friendships on the WTA Tour are not always easy to build, especially higher up in the rankings.

“You have to earn respect on the tour; one good tournament isn’t enough,” she added. “But when you support each other, which is the case with these players, then I’m grateful for that interpersonal support. I know that’s not the case for many players. The atmosphere at the top of the rankings is really tough.”

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