German sensation looks to topple a seed in New York.
21st seed Linda Noskova will be facing off against Eva Lys of Germany in the second round of the 2025 US Open on Thursday. This tantalizing battle is likely to enthrall fans, considering both competitors’ steep growth this year. Noskova enters as the more established of the two – the 20-year-old had an explosive start to her US Open campaign, and also reached two semis and three QFs this year. While the World No. 32 finished as a runner-up in Prague, she has not seen much success in the North American swing.
On the other hand, Eva Lys has consistently climbed the WTA ladder since the start of 2025. Lys started the year ranked No. 129, but peaked at No. 55 in July. Since then, she has been hovering around the Top-60 to Top-70 mark. However, Lys’ weaknesses lie in her ability to counter-attack when her opponents find their range from the baseline. So without further ado, let’s dive deep into this US Open match-up, using the accurate odds provided by BetMGM.
Linda Noskova currently has a 3-0 lead over Eva Lys in their head-to-head matches.
The two faced off against one another for the first time in 2022, where Noskova beat Lys 6-4, 6-4. While this encounter was close, Noskova blew away Lys in Prague 2024. Their latest match came at this year’s Wimbledon, which stretched to three sets.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wimbledon | Round of 64 | Linda Noskova | 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 |
| 2024 | Prague | Round of 16 | Linda Noskova | 6-2, 2-1 |
| 2022 | Kazakhstan | Round of 16 | Linda Noskova | 6-4, 6-4 |
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| Linda Noskova | Category | Eva Lys |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Current Rank | 59 |
| 27/21 | YTD W/L | 24/19 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
| 173/94 | Career W/L | 167/111 |
| 1 | Career Titles | 0 |
Unlike their earlier encounters, the US Open battle between these two rising stars is likely to be tightly contested. Both Noskova and Lys have improved their level since their early match-ups, and are potent hard courters. However, Noskova still holds the slight edge, purely due to her ability to make things happen right after her serve. Under the day conditions, the energy conservation will help her to strike fearlessly on both wings. It is safe to say that the first set will play a huge role on Thursday.
Prediction: Linda Noskova in three sets.
Linda Noskova is a slight favorite to win against Eva Lys. Here are the detailed odds based on the accurate data from BetMGM.
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