The Indian Wells is quickly approaching, and some of the biggest names in the world are doing everything in their power to secure the victory. The American sensation Alycia Parks is one of them. She made sure that everything went her way in the Indian Wells competition, entering as one of the candidates for the title.
This was indicated by a dramatic adjustment to her coaching staff. In an intriguing turn of events, she was seen with Naomi Osaka’s former coach. This has now given rise to numerous rumors suggesting a potential connection between the two.
Parks has recently been found to have been seen with Osaka’s former coach, Sascha Bajin. The Japanese tennis player’s mentor, a German, was spotted offering tips and guidance to the American player.
The German tennis coach is genuinely on board with Parks, even though initially these were just rumors, as confirmed by multiple sources. It will be interesting to watch the partnership’s progress at Indian Wells from this point on. This means that it is now official that Parks’ coaching staff has changed.
Oh Alycia Parks is officially working with Sascha Bajin now
— Melanie Lautrup (@melanie_lautrup) March 7, 2024
Alycia Parks in 2024
Currently ranked no.119, Parks played her last match on the 3rd of March when she was overcome by world no.88 Kayla Day 6-1 6-4 in the qualifications in Indian Wells (draw).
Currently, during this year the American achieved a compiled 2-8 match record.
Naomi Osaka in 2024
Now ranked no.287, Osaka played her last match on the 15th of February when she was overcome by world no.39 Karolina Pliskova 7-6(6) 7-6(5) in the quarter in Doha (draw).
During this season Naomi has managed to achieve a composed 3-4 match record.
Alycia Parks and Naomi Osaka have never played each other.