Ostrava 2022: Barbora Krejcikova vs Alycia Parks preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | AGEL Open
Match Details
Fixture: Barbora Krejcikova vs (Q) Alycia Parks
Tournament: AGEL Open 2022.
Date: October 7, 2022
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Category: WTA 500.
Surface: Indoor hardcourt.
Prize money: $757,900.
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Alycia Parks preview
Barbora Krejcikova will face Alycia Parks in the quarterfinals of the AGEL Open in Ostrava on Friday.
Krejcikova has been in good form of late, winning her first singles title of the season at the Tallinn Open where she beat Anett Kontaveit in the final.
The 26-year-old faced Shelby Rogers in the first round of the AGEL Open and beat her 6-2, 6-2 to set up a second-round clash against Belinda Bencic. However, the Swiss withdrew from the match due to a foot injury and Krejcikova received a bye to the quarterfinals.
Belinda Bencic has been forced to withdraw with a Left Foot Injury so Babora Krejcikova wins by WO.
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Alycia Parks qualified for the main draw of the AGEL Open with wins over Oksana Selekhmeteva and Anna-Lena Friedsam.
The 21-year-old stunned Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 7-6(3) in the first round to set up a Round of 16 clash against Maria Sakkari. The young American fought back from a set down to win 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 and reach her maiden WTA singles quarterfinal.
133 - Alycia Parks (ranked #133) is the second American female player ranked outside the top-100 to win against a top-10 opponent this season, after Serena Williams versus Anett Kontaveit at the US Open. Surprise.
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Barbora Krejcikova vs Alycia Parks head-to-head
The two players will lock horns for the first time on Friday, so their head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.
Barbora Krejcikova vs Alycia Parks odds
(Odds will be updated when available)
Barbora Krejcikova vs Alycia Parks prediction
Krejcikova has won seven matches on the trot and will come into the encounter as the heavy favorite. She will also be the fresher of the two considering she received a walkover in her last match, further tilting the scales in her favor.
The Czech is a solid all-round player with no discernable weaknesses in her game. She likes to mix things up with slices and drop shots to keep her opponents on their toes.
Parks is a powerful ball striker. She served 15 aces in her last match against Sakkari and will look to do the same against Krejcikova. She will, however, need to keep an eye on her double faults and unforced errors.
Parks will be in good spirits considering the dream week she has had in Ostrava. However, the young American could be a bit fatigued after a grueling battle with Sakkari, and that might enable the experienced Krejcikova to pick her off and advance to the semifinals.
Pick: Krejcikova to win in straight sets.