MATCH POINT: Alycia Parks earns first tour-level main-draw win since January over Wang Qiang in Beijing

Alycia Parks returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion, earning her first tour-level main-draw victory since January with a straight-sets win over China’s Wang Qiang in Beijing. The match, played on home soil for Wang, featured a confident and powerful Parks, who showcased the kind of aggressive tennis that once had her tipped as one of the rising stars of the WTA.

It had been a challenging few months for the 23-year-old American, whose last tour-level win came during the Australian summer. Since then, a series of early exits and tough draws had stalled her momentum. But in Beijing, she appeared refreshed and focused. Parks came out firing, using her booming serve and flat groundstrokes to dominate rallies early, establishing a rhythm that Wang struggled to disrupt.

From the outset, Parks dictated the tempo, using her forehand as a weapon and showing improvement in her court positioning and shot selection. Despite Wang’s experience and ability to counterpunch, she couldn’t find an answer to Parks’ offensive pressure. Parks maintained her composure during key points and converted her opportunities with precision, eventually sealing the match 6-4, 6-3.

This win marks a potential turning point in the season for Parks, who has struggled with consistency but remains one of the more explosive talents on the tour. Her serve, which regularly exceeds 120 mph, was particularly effective, earning her numerous free points and helping her escape pressure in service games. More importantly, she appeared mentally locked in, an area that has occasionally hampered her in the past.

For Wang Qiang, the loss was a disappointing result in front of the Beijing crowd, though she showed flashes of her vintage form. The former world No. 12 is still working her way back from injury setbacks, and her resilience remains a hallmark of her game.

For Parks, the victory is more than just a statistic—it’s a statement. With the hard-court season winding down and eyes turning to the summer swing in North America, this win could serve as a much-needed confidence booster. If she can build on this performance, Alycia Parks might yet reestablish herself as a dangerous contender in the latter stages of tournaments.