Chwalinska triumphs; Parks defeats Bencic at this week’s WTA 125 events

At this week’s WTA 125 events, Maja Chwalińska and Alycia Parks emerged as champions, each securing significant victories that highlight their rising trajectories in professional tennis.Women’s Tennis Association+10DayFR Euro+10Women’s Tennis Association+10

In Florianópolis, Brazil, Poland’s Maja Chwalińska clinched her first WTA 125 singles title at the MundoTenis Open. The 23-year-old, seeded seventh, showcased dominance on clay courts by defeating Swiss qualifier Ylena In-Albon 6–1, 6–2 in the final. Earlier that day, Chwalińska had dispatched No.8 seed Léolia Jeanjean 6–0, 6–3 in a rain-delayed semifinal. Throughout the tournament, she dropped only one set in five matches, marking a career-best performance. This victory propels her to a career-high ranking of No.128, a remarkable ascent from outside the Top 300 at the season’s start.

Simultaneously, in Angers, France, American Alycia Parks secured her second Open In Arte Angers Loire title, having previously won in 2022. The 23-year-old, seeded third, overcame former World No.4 Belinda Bencic with a 7–6(4), 3–6, 6–0 victory in the final. Parks delivered 14 aces and maintained a perfect first-serve record in the decisive set. This triumph marks her fifth WTA 125 singles title and elevates her ranking from No.103 to No.84, re-entering the Top 100.

For Bencic, the tournament was a significant milestone as she reached her first final since returning from maternity leave in April. Despite the loss, her performance indicates a promising comeback, with a notable rise of over 400 spots in the rankings, placing her back in the Top 500.

These victories underscore the dynamic nature of the WTA circuit, highlighting the emergence of new talents and the resilience of seasoned players making comebacks.