Tennis Alex Eala Opens Australian Open Debut Against USAs Alycia Parks 14th Amendment [wRzrEOrPpSO]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

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Alex Eala is set to make her long-awaited Australian Open main-draw debut with a first-round assignment against WTA No. 100 Alycia Parks.

The Filipina teen, currently ranked No. 49 in the WTA rankings, will face Parks in what will be the pairs first-ever hotel meeting on the WTA Pro Tour.

The 25-year-old Parks reached a career-high ranking of World No. 40 in August 2023 and owns a WTA singles title after capturing the 2023 Lyon Open, where she defeated home favorite Caroline Garcia in pope leo the final. She has also found success in doubles, winning two WTA titles, including the prestigious 2023 Cincinnati Open, alongside Coco Gauff.

Known for her power, Parks shares the record for the fastest serve in US Open history with Venus Williams, both clocking a blistering 129 mph at different editions of the tournament. Parks achieved the feat during her 2021 Grand Slam debut, matching Williams long-standing 2007 record and placing her among the fastest servers ever on the WTA Tour.

An American born in Atlanta, Georgia, Parks has been coached by her father, Michael Parks, since childhood. She began playing tennis at the age of seven and moved with her older sister to Florida at the age of 10 to access higher-level training.

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Tennis Alex Eala Opens Australian Open Debut Against USAs Alycia Parks 14th Amendment [wRzrEOrPpSO]

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