Dating Icks & Do Tennis Players Really Get Along? | Eva Lys

In this episode of The Changeover Podcast, we sit down with Eva Lys for an honest look at life as a pro tennis player beyond what fans see. From dating and friendships on tour to the reality of competing against people you’re close with, Eva breaks down how relationships actually work in tennis.

We get into the mental side of the sport, how she handles pressure, tough losses, and why staying true to yourself on court matters more than people think. She also opens up about injuries, comebacks, and how social media and media coverage often get the story wrong.

If you enjoy honest tennis conversations, .

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00:00 Intro
01:53 Superstitions (Using the Same Toilet)
05:43 Keeping things lights off court
07:40 Jody’s Mood Experiment
08:53 You can’t be somebody else
13:10 Crying after losses
15:30 Coming back from injury as a “famous” player
21:12 Media Scrutiny & what they get wrong about criticizing players
29:40 Lack of financial stability & structure on the tour
32:05 Did Eva know how much she was making at the Australian Open?
34:53 Nobody knows sh*t about tennis players & what would she change about tennis media
38:35 Posting Interests & TikToks with Coco Gauff
41:05 Invasive BTS cameras at the Australian Open - too far?
47:31 Do WTA tennis players get along off the court?
51:31 Separating on court vs off court personalities
55:00 Justin’s recent experience with this
57:44 Eva’s Hilarious Dating Icks
01:10:16 Trivia Eva vs Jody
01:17:57 Eva’s Planned Exit & Screen Time
01:22:20 Who Eva wants to see on the Changeover