Mboko and Lys Face Off at French Open Second Round

PARIS, France — Unseeded Eva Lys and qualifier Victoria Mboko are set to clash in the second round of the 2025 French Open, marking a significant milestone in their young careers.

Both players have made an impressive entrance to the tournament. Lys secured a dominant first-round victory against 28th seed Peyton Stearns, winning decisively with a 6-0 set. Meanwhile, Mboko is coming off a strong season, where she continued her momentum by defeating her opponent in straight sets, including a tightly contested tiebreaker.

This match will be the first time these two rising stars have met on the tennis court. It will showcase Germany’s top-ranked player, Lys, taking on Canada’s Mboko, who is rapidly making a name for herself in the sport.

Mboko has had a remarkable season, boasting a 22-match winning streak in the ITF, which includes four titles across various tournaments, such as Martinique and Guadeloupe. Her recent success has propelled her into the top 200 rankings.

Despite her age of 18, Mboko has already made waves on the WTA Tour. She recorded her first tour match win in Miami against Camila Osorio, followed by a finals appearance at the WTA 250 in Parma. With a 37-5 record this year, she has shown an impressive 52% success rate on break points.

On the other hand, Lys, now ranked No. 59, made headlines at the beginning of the year when she became the first lucky loser in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam fourth round. She also had a notable win at WTA 1000 in Dubai.

As the two players prepare to meet, the anticipation builds. Will Lys’s strong form be enough to counter Mboko’s rapid rise and formidable performance in recent matches? This matchup promises to be an exciting battle between youth and talent.

Prediction: Victoria Mboko in straight sets.