Parks Faces Blinkova in WTA Jiujiang Quarterfinals

JIUJIANG, China — The quarterfinals of the Jiangxi International Women’s Tennis Open kick off on October 31, featuring American Alycia Parks facing off against Anna Blinkova.

Parks, currently ranked World No. 165, recently broke an eight-match losing streak with a comeback victory over Kaja Juvan. After dropping the first set 1-6, she rallied to win 6-1, 6-1 in a remarkable turnaround, marking her first complete victory in ten attempts this season.

Despite a disappointing 17-28 record in 2025, this match represents a pivotal moment for Parks as she aims to progress beyond the quarterfinals for only the third time this year. Parks received a walkover in the opening round and demonstrated resilience in her last match.

Blinkova, on the other hand, enters this quarterfinal match fresh off a solid performance, defeating the sixth-seeded Anna Bondar in straight sets, 7-6(4), 7-5. The Russian has also faced challenges this season with a 24-27 record, but her recent play shows signs of improvement.

This upcoming clash will be their first meeting, leaving the head-to-head record at 0-0. Parks is the third seed in this tournament, raising expectations for her to advance based on her recent performance and Blinkova’s inconsistent results.

With both players eager to capitalize on their recent successes, the match is set to be an exciting display of tennis at the Jiujiang International Tennis Center.

The stakes are high as Parks aims for her first semifinal appearance since August, leaving fans and analysts eager to see if she can maintain her momentum against Blinkova.