"She got the theatrics like a former player I liked": Alycia Parks gets Serena Williams comparisons with on court reactions in Melbourne

Alycia Parks (No. 82) stirred up comments from fans on social media after her victory over Daria Snigur (No. 134) with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. The American caught attention not only for her win but also for her lively comeback and attitude on the court, with some even comparing her to Serena Williams.

In the nearly two-hour match, Parks had 10 aces, and her reactions upon winning some of her points drew attention. "Idk I’m stanning. She got the theatrics like a former player I liked," wrote some fans on X (formerly Twitter).

"Exactly Alycia gives off Rena [Serena] so bad I can’t not stan her," another fan wrote.

"Alycia getting angry with herself after hitting aces just like Serena. This is why I’m a die hard Park Ranger."

Parks secured her second victory in a Grand Slam draw and her first at the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam where she hadn't debuted yet. The former world No. 40 won her first title at the 2023 Lyon Open and surprised throughout the year against opponents like Petra Martic, Caroline Garcia, and the former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.

Despite not maintaining a consistent performance, there are still high hopes for the 23-year-old tennis player, as recently commented by the former doubles world No. 1 Rennae Stubbs: “She's a potential top-10 player within the next 12 months. She's got to keep, obviously, the body healthy. She's a strong girl, really wants it, she has a great head on her shoulders."

"I think she’s a great talent and there’s a great upside for her. She has every power tool in the world, and without question can be a Grand Slam champion one day if she keeps putting the work in. She is good, really good," she added.

In the second round, Parks will face the 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez (No. 32), who advanced by defeating the 17-year-old Sara Bejlek (No. 133) with a score of 7-6, 6-2.