Parks’ serve was the decisive factor in her victory. Across three sets, she consistently overwhelmed Dodin with pace and precision, turning tight moments into opportunities. The opening set tiebreak showcased her ability to rely on her serve under pressure, while in the deciding set she maintained control with unreturnable deliveries. Her 26 aces not only secured the win but also placed her alongside Tauson for the season’s ace record, underlining her reputation as one of the most powerful servers on the tour.
Dodin’s Resistance
Océane Dodin, ranked outside the top 700, showed resilience by taking the second set 7-5. She countered Parks’ aggressive play with deep returns and attempted to extend rallies. However, the sheer weight of Parks’ serve proved too much in the final set, where Dodin struggled to generate break opportunities.
Ranking Implications
For Parks, the Angers Challenger carries significant importance. Currently hovering near the edge of the top 100, she needs strong results in Angers or the upcoming Limoges event to maintain her position. A quarterfinal berth is a step in the right direction, but further progress will be crucial to secure direct entry into major tournaments in 2026.
Historical Context
The feat of hitting 26 aces in a single match is rare in women’s tennis. Clara Tauson achieved the same number earlier this year against Sofia Kenin, and Parks’ performance now joins that benchmark. Such serving dominance highlights the growing impact of power in the women’s game, where aces can tilt matches even against experienced opponents.
WTA Open In Arte Angers Loire Angers - Alycia Parks's projected path
Alycia Parks in 2025
Now ranked no.71, the American played her last match on the 4th of December when she beat world no.744 Oceane Dodin 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3 in the 2nd round of the Open In Arte Angers Loire Angers (draw).
During this season the American has managed to achieve an overall 21-30 win-loss record. Alycia Parks’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the semifinal in Auckland and Monterrey.