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Alycia Parks

Alycia Parks is an American professional tennis player from Atlanta, Georgia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alycia Parks is an American professional tennis player from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 40 and has won titles on the WTA Tour in both singles and doubles.

Early life and training

Parks was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and began playing tennis at age 7. She moved to Florida with her sister at age 10 to support their development in the sport.

Professional career

She turned professional in 2016 and has competed on the WTA Tour and lower-tier professional circuits. Her results include singles and doubles titles, as well as a career-high top-40 singles ranking.

Playing style

Parks is right-handed and uses a two-handed backhand. She is noted for a powerful serve and tall frame, which have been highlighted in profile coverage and tournament pages.

Off-court

Parks graduated from high school in 2019 and declined scholarship offers to pursue professional tennis. WTA profile material also notes interests including cooking and rollerblading.

Key facts

  • Alycia Parks is an American professional tennis player from Atlanta, Georgia.
  • She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 40 on August 14, 2023.
  • Parks won her first WTA singles title in Lyon in 2023 and a WTA 1000 doubles title at the 2023 Western & Southern Open.
  • She is coached by her father, Michael Parks, and started playing tennis at age 7.
  • Parks regularly competes in Canadian WTA events such as the National Bank Open.
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Canadian context

Parks regularly competes on the WTA Tour, which includes events in Canada such as the Canadian Open / National Bank Open, making her relevant to Canadian tennis audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alycia Parks?
Alycia Parks is an American professional tennis player from Atlanta, Georgia, best known for reaching a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 40.
When was Alycia Parks born?
She was born on December 31, 2000.
What is Alycia Parks’ highest singles ranking?
Her career-high WTA singles ranking is No. 40, achieved on August 14, 2023.
What titles has Alycia Parks won?
She has won one WTA singles title and two WTA doubles titles, including a WTA 1000 doubles title in 2023.
Who coaches Alycia Parks?
Her coach is her father, Michael Parks.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alycia_Parks
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high rankings, and title totals
  2. WTA — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/326007/alycia-parks
    Supports: Birthplace, height, playing hand, coach, junior-to-pro background, and personal details
  3. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42132-a.parks
    Supports: Nationality, birth place, height, and ranking profile
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/5309/alycia-parks
    Supports: Turned pro date, career title totals, ranking, and bio details
  5. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/alycia-parks
    Supports: Career-high ranking, 2025 results, and title summary
  6. Tennis.com — https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/who-is-alycia-parks-meet-the-big-serving-american-coco-gauff-2024-australian-open-preview
    Supports: Playing style, serve, height, handedness, and coach