WTA French Open – Eva Lys vs Victoria Mboko

WTA French Open – Eva Lys vs Victoria Mboko

🧠 Form & Context

Eva Lys
🚨 Surprise package: Entered Roland-Garros in poor form, going 0–4 in her last four events.
🎯 Big response: Thrashed Peyton Stearns 6-0, 6-3 in R1, saving 9/10 break points — a much-needed confidence booster.
🏆 Breakout run: Shot to attention with a fourth-round run at the Australian Open (as a lucky loser). Hasn't made a deep run since.

Victoria Mboko
💫 Rising star: The 18-year-old Canadian is in the middle of a dream Grand Slam debut. Hasn't dropped a set in four matches, including qualies.
🧱 Form fortress: 2025 clay form is outstanding — 5 ITF titles, 125K Parma finalist, and a win over Wang Xinyu.
🧠 Composure under pressure: Saved all 7 break points in her R1 win over Lulu Sun. Mentally sharp beyond her years.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a classic clash of momentum vs. experience. Lys may be higher ranked and a bit more seasoned, but Mboko's rise is backed by a clear pattern of high-stakes wins and superior clay-court consistency this season.

Mboko’s combination of aggression, movement, and fearless mentality has proven effective even against top-100 players — she’s 7–4 vs. top-100 opponents in 2025, and she's beaten more accomplished names than Lys recently.

Lys's R1 performance was clinical, but her lack of follow-through post-AO suggests that consistency remains an issue. Mboko will test her defense and mental endurance, especially in longer baseline rallies.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Victoria Mboko in 3 sets – Youth, form, and belief may carry her through a tight battle.