Alycia Parks won her match, defeating Elina Avanesyan in straight sets

Alycia Parks advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 J&T Banka Ostrava Open today, February 3, 2026, by defeating Elina Avanesyan in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.

In a dominant display of power tennis, American Alycia Parks (WTA No. 85) secured her place in the next round with a clinical victory over Elina Avanesyan (WTA No. 169). Parks relied heavily on her signature serve, firing 9 aces and winning 76% of her first-serve points to keep Avanesyan on the defensive throughout the one-hour and 26-minute encounter.

The first set remained competitive as Avanesyan, known for her resilient baseline play, attempted to extend rallies. However, Parks found the crucial break at 4-4, subsequently holding serve to take the set 6-4. The second set saw Parks shift into a higher gear; she broke Avanesyan’s serve twice more while facing only two break points herself, eventually closing out the match 6-2.

This victory marks Parks’ second consecutive straight-sets win in Ostrava, following her first-round defeat of Julia Grabher. The indoor hard courts in Ostrava appear to suit Parks’ “first-strike” identity perfectly. By winning 8 of her 10 service games today, she neutralized Avanesyan’s primary strength—her return game.

Avanesyan struggled with consistency on her own delivery, committing 6 double faults and winning just 57% of her first-serve points, which allowed Parks to maintain constant pressure.

With this win, Parks continues her strong start to the 2026 indoor season. She will now prepare for the quarterfinals, where her formidable serve will remain her greatest weapon as she seeks her first title of the year. For Avanesyan, the focus shifts to regaining the form that saw her reach a career-high of No. 36 last year as she continues her climb back up the rankings.