‘No Way She Pulled It Off’- American Rising Star’s Incredible Feat Out of Nowhere Makes Her New ‘WTA Favorite’ Among Tennis Fans
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WTA has found a new star during the Lyon Open 2023. The official account of the tour recently took to Twitter to talk about it. Featuring a clip of the player’s furious tweener, the clip has become a fan favorite within hours of posting it. Twitter is going viral with some great predictions for this tennis star.
And yes, it is Alycia Parks. The young tennis icon has become a sensation among tennis enthusiasts after her power strokes against Martic yesterday. Parks’ performance in the Australian Open was not exactly a field day for her fans, but now it appears that they have got a lot to talk about.
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Alycia Parks stuns Lyon with her forehand
The video received immense popularity on the internet with fans wanting to know more about Parks.
A fan has broken down the immense strategizing required to score this shot and couldn’t help but praise Alycia for it.
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The athleticism required on this shot is inexplicable. The change of direction, tweener and lobbing with topspin to give the ball a chance. Insane.
— Dan Nicolas, SHRM-CP (@WinningHR) February 2, 2023
While other fans are simply curious to know more about her, they are immensely proud to see a woman of color take the scene.
There's a new (to me) Black girl on the scene. Alycia Parks. 👀 https://t.co/EVwhREApov
— Issa Sugar Cookie (@Connichameleon2) February 2, 2023
A new black girl ! I like it ! https://t.co/iO39Ues7ZQ
— R I C H (@RichFriars) February 1, 2023
Fans have also stormed Twitter with their comparisons of Parks to popular players like Federer and Kyrgios who have monopolized the tweener.
Nick Kyrgios will be amazed 🤯👌
— Umesh Oberoi (@UmeshOberoi3) February 1, 2023
Roger’s style
— Иордан (@Jvrdxnn) February 2, 2023
Her game does not just bring delight to her fans, but has also drawn the attention of the tennis world to her.
One of the best shots in WTA history! Go Alycia!🔥
— Will Cobb (@WilsonCobb) February 1, 2023
This Alycia will be 🔥 property very soon…. watch this space….
— Muliye Chuula🇿🇲💯MULICAKES🎂& HRGirl by day (@mulichuula1) February 1, 2023
My new wta fave
— Koshii (@Koshii9) February 1, 2023
A fan has made it clear that after following her game at the Australian Open this year, they are simply her fans now.
Alycia Parks is one I’m keeping an eye on this year. I started noticing her towards the end of last year and fell in love with her tennis game! https://t.co/5EawJJNpyl
— Amzolele Feyisi (@amzofeyisi) February 2, 2023
Alycia’s serve, slice, and tweener are the three things that have given her a whole fan club now.
the serve, the slice, the tweener lob. we love variety ! https://t.co/v8MA7p3yb9
— PBB 👩❤️💋👨 | post pickle juice era (@baetencourt) February 2, 2023
Nasty slice. 🔪 🎾 💯 https://t.co/QhmLIKGU4b
— Chase • 罗志翼 • Licen (@chaseyrp) February 2, 2023
The best point you'll see all week in Lyon. Alycia Parks, what a shot! https://t.co/1RmXqy3Lh3
— TennisSection (@Tennis_Section) February 2, 2023
It now leaves to be seen how much Parks can improve on the other aspects of her game. While her forehand seems to be getting better with every match, will it save her big day tomorrow?
Parks at the Lyon Open
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Alycia stands at a career-high ranking of 75 in singles and 56 in doubles as of December 2022. 2022 was a good season for Parks, considering her Ostrava Open moment. The 22-year-old tennis pro has officially made it to the quarterfinals of the Lyon Open in the singles category.
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However, that is not just it. In the doubles category, Alycia teamed up with her Chinese counterpart Zhang Shuai to reach the quarterfinals. In a cut-throat competition that ensued this morning, they were beaten by Cristina Bucsa and Bibiane Schoofs. Alycia’s singles quarterfinals is to be held tomorrow.
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Her contender is yet to be decided. However, after her amazing performance against Petra Martic, we can surely expect great form from Parks no matter who her opponent might be.
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Edited by:
Ajinkya Aswale