Overview

• Lys defeated McCartney Kessler 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the China Open quarterfinals.
• Kessler appeared unwell during the match and had her blood pressure checked, while Lys emphasized staying composed.
• The run follows her upset of former Wimbledon champion Jelena Rybakina, her first career win over a Top-10 opponent.
• This Beijing surge is set to lift Lys into the WTA Top 50 for the first time.
• She is the first German woman to reach the Beijing quarterfinals since Angelique Kerber in 2015 and is the last German remaining in the draw.