World No. 3 and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek continues her 2025 Canadian Open run with a matchup against German Eva Lys tonight on Centre Court.
Lys is she’s enjoying fan support in Montreal after breaking into the top 100 earlier this year. Coming off victories over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Leolia Jeanjean in straight sets, Lys is looking to score an upset as she makes her first deep tournament run as a pro.
But Swiatek is in full form in Montreal. She comes into tonight fresh off a dominant second-round win over qualifier Guo Hanyu, dropping just four games.
Head-to‑Head
Swiatek leads the rivalry 2–0, having never lost to Lys on the tour. Their most recent match, at this year’s Australian Open, was in the Round of 16, with Swiatek securing an utterly dominant 6-0, 6-1 win. Their previous meeting, in 2022 at Stuttgart on clay, was also a lopsided affair, with Swiatek winning 6-1, 6-1.
What to Watch
Lys boasts depth, variety, and an aggressive return game that unsettled higher seeds this week.
But Swiatek’s all‑court variety, precision, and mental composure under pressure remain a level above.
Lys must avoid unforced errors and capitalize on short balls early, while Swiatek will try to dictate from the baseline and minimize opportunities for Lys.
Prediction
Swiatek in straight sets. Lys is rising this year, but Swiatek has been nothing short of dominant against the German. This is likely to be another one-sided match.
How to Watch Eva Lys vs. Iga Swiatek
The Lys–Swiatek match is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern on Centre Court at IGA Stadium in Montreal.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its T2 stream for overflow coverage. But your best bet is to tune in to the dedicated live stream for the match here.
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Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Scheduled Start Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal
Court: Centre Court
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel (whip-around coverage)
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website provide a simulcast and dedicated match stream for this match.
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