EXCLUSIVE: Alycia Parks Hesitantly Reveals Her Absolute Favorite Between Idols Venus and Serena Williams
Follow Us
There was a time when a call from Serena Williams altered the course of the career of Alycia Parks, and now, she recalls the way she has been inspired by the Williams sisters. Talking about her attribute that is ‘pretty similar’ to the 23-time Grand Slam winner, Parks revealed her choice between the two American sisters in an Exclusive with EssentiallySports.
Parks was interviewed by EssentiallySports at the Desert Smash event, which is currently held at La Quinta Resort in California. Coverage of the event has been provided with the help of our workers, who are on the ground, watching the action unfold before their eyes.
Alycia Parks makes her pick between Serena Williams and Venus Williams
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The two Williams sisters left a major impact on the sport. Serena and Venus Williams have won multiple slams in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. They inspired several players during their prime and continue to do so. While it is difficult for individuals to pick between one, Alycia Parks managed to make her pick at the Desert Smash event, where she was interviewed by EssentiallySports.
Trending
Italian Open: Aryna Sabalenka’s Crown Fails to Move Coco Gauff as She Comes Clean on Her Long Term Goals
May 14, 2024 05:27 AM EDT
Celebration Time for Coco Gauff’s Family as They Come Together to Take Pride in Her Youngest Brother’s First Sporting Honor
May 13, 2024 11:02 AM EDT
Italian Open: Ex-Lovers Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa’s Unexpected Clash Draws Unfiltered Reactions from Fans
May 13, 2024 02:51 PM EDT
Emotional Mother’s Day Moment as Stefanos Tsisipas’ Mom Opens Up About the Heart-Breaking Impact of Her Father’s Death
May 12, 2024 04:05 PM EDT
Roger Federer Adds a Rafael Nadal Twist to Vacation Spree With Wife Mirka and Kids as the Swiss Clan Touches Down in Spain
May 13, 2024 04:55 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Parks revealed, “I would say both of them, but I would say Serena because our game’s pretty similar to each other’s. Serve is definitely one of my weapons so I’ll say Serena.” Here, the 23-year-old American star is referring to the similarities the two share on the court. The Parks family also saw their luck turn around after a phone call from the younger Williams.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The call excited each member of her family and bolstered Alycia Parks for the future. While she took after the two legends, she was remarkably not familiar with both players when she started playing tennis.
Parks shocks the tennis world with a lack of knowledge about the Williams sisters
As a budding tennis star, Parks was asked to name her inspirations. The anticipated echoes of Serena Williams echoed, but then came the twist. It was an unexpected admission that caught everyone off guard. “Definitely Venus and Serena, but mostly Serena,” Parks frankly stated. However, it was the following statement that surprised everyone.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
She stated: “I think it’s so weird how they compare us, because when I started tennis, I didn’t really know who Venus and Serena were.” Not knowing the two Williams sisters when she was an aspiring American player is a fact that would astound many. However, she is now aware of the two stars and has even managed to pick her favorite.
Watch This Story – Distressing Serena Williams Reality Leaves Gaping Void That’s Nearly Impossible to Fill for Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek
Edited by:
Shudh Mukherjee