Eva Lys’ incredible run at the China Open came to an end on Thursday, as she fell to the World No. 3 Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals. While her fans were understandably disappointed by the result, what came as a shock was how the 23-year-old shed light on the darker side of being in the public eye. The German revealed that she had received vile death threats and abusive messages following her loss to Gauff, turning what should have been a career milestone into a moment marred by hate.

Having defeated Zhang Ruien, Iva Jovic, Elena Rybakina, and McCartney Kessler, Eva Lys reached her maiden WTA 1000 quarterfinal, where she faced two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff . Despite a spirited effort, the German was unable to advance, falling 3-6, 4-6 in straight sets. Ultimately, trolls

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