Unseeded American Alycia Parks secured a shocking 7-6 (7), 7-5 upset win over WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia within the Open Métropole de Lyon last to clinch her first profession title on Sunday.
“I think France has a special part in my heart right now,” Parks stated. “I’ll be back next year.”
The 22-year-old Parks, who’s ranked 79th, had 15 aces and saved all 4 break factors towards the top-seeded Garcia.
Parks secured the one break of a good contest to win the match.
The fifth-ranked Garcia, a U.S. Open semifinalist final yr, was in search of a twelfth profession title.
“Congrats on a great tournament,” Garcia informed Parks in English. “If you keep playing like this for sure you’re going to keep going up (the rankings).”
Parks has a career-best rating of seventy fifth.
The 29-year-old Garcia, who grew up in Lyon, took time to thank her dwelling crowd — this time in French.
“It means a lot to play here, thanks for being here,” Garcia stated. “You supported me from the first point to the last. Thanks for all your encouragement.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com