Alycia Parks has not been in the good books of the WTA tour lately and has played over 85 matches this season. Parks has been equally focusing on singles and doubles. However, there have been a lot of troubles she has been creating during the matches. Her on-court behavior has not been up to the mark, and she has been struggling to create a positive atmosphere around her.
Parks was playing in the doubles semifinal at the Hana Bank Korea Open with Sofia Kenin. The pair were playing against Luksika Kumkhum and Peangtarn Plipuech. and in the 11th game of the second set, Parks smashed an overhead into Plipuech, who had already crouched into the ground. The Thai player sat down on the court for a while.“Every damn week it’s a scandal with her,” commented a fan after watching the incident.
Luksika! She’s my favorite! Alycia’s got no mercy for the other player since that Wickmayer incident…
— xyz.raviolli (@EthanCheesy) October 14, 2023
A few days ago, the 22-year-old appeared to argue with Yanina Wickmayer during their opening doubles match at the China Open. Wickmayer then walked off while Parks stood for serve. It has not been clear what the argument was about, but the 33-year-old was clearly having trouble with Parks. The young American will be next seen at the Transylvania Open.
Alycia Parks looking to end losing streak at Transylvania Open
Parks will now move to Romania as the Transylvania Open is set to start from 16th October. The world No. 53 will play home favorite, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, in the opening round. Parks has yet to win two matches in a row at singles since May. She comparatively had a better start at the start of the season and has been only going down in the winning percentage.
It has not been looking good in the doubles game, too, for Parks. She has lost four matches out of five and looks in poor form. The doubles No.53 had won the title with Taylor Townsend at Cincinnati in August, and the pair only dropped two sets on their way to the title. Parks needs to rethink her partnership with Townsend as it worked out well for both.
disappointing to say the least from Alycia Parks. she gives her fans little to nothing to cheer for. another 1st round defeat. smh. pic.twitter.com/zBfwmAFFtu
— 🇬🇾 (@chRIHssy) October 9, 2023
The 6-foot-1 player has served 258 aces so far on the WTA tour. Parks needs to get her mind into the game and get back in form. The behavioral issues have only been ruining her game and attracting negativity from the fans. Along with winning matches, she needs to develop her sportsmanship spirit.