Olaniyi AyoolaIn a notable first-round match at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, American Alycia Parks secured a significant victory over Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya, winning 6-4, 6-3. This win marked Parks’ first main-draw triumph at Indian Wells and her inaugural victory against Kalinskaya, who had previously defeated her in two encounters in 2023.
The match, initially interrupted by weather conditions, resumed the following day with Parks leading 2-1 in the first set. Upon resumption, Parks maintained her momentum, leveraging her powerful serve and aggressive baseline play to control the match. She recorded four aces and converted four out of eleven break points, while Kalinskaya managed only one ace and committed four double faults.
Prior to this encounter, Kalinskaya held a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over Parks, including a straight-sets victory at Indian Wells in 2023. However, Parks entered the 2025 season in better form, boasting a 9-6 win-loss record compared to Kalinskaya’s 3-5.
This victory not only advances Parks to the second round but also signifies her growth and resilience on the WTA Tour. Overcoming a higher-ranked opponent and a previous losing record against Kalinskaya, Parks demonstrated her potential to make deeper runs in major tournaments.
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