American tennis player Alycia Parks reaches Ningbo Open main draw through qualifying
The gist
American tennis player Alycia Parks, ranked no. 64, reached the Ningbo Open main draw after Jeline Vandromme retired in qualifying.
She was then drawn against Sara Bejlek in the 1st round of a tournament she had never played before.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Parks faced Jeline Vandromme in the qualifying 1st round in Ningbo; Vandromme retired at 4-6 4-4, sending Parks through.
- Oct 18, 2026Parks was scheduled to play Yulia Putintseva in Qualifying Round 2, their first meeting on the main tour.
- Oct 19, 2026Parks was ranked no. 64 ahead of her match against Sara Bejlek.