Alycia Parks Faces Jaqueline Cristian at WTA Italian Open

Rome, Italy — Alycia Parks will face Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of the 2025 WTA Italian Open on Tuesday, May 6, at 9:05 PM AEST. This marks the first encounter between the two at the WTA level, although Cristian has a prior victory against Parks in a Challenger event in 2022.

Both players are looking to rebound after disappointing performances during the clay season. Cristian holds a 1-2 record on clay in 2025, while Parks stands at 1-3. Stats Insider’s predictive model gives Cristian a 76% chance of defeating Parks, reflecting the odds mentioned on TAB, which lists Cristian at $1.30 and Parks at $3.50.

Parks recently secured her first win on clay this season by defeating Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 6-3, 6-3 in Madrid. However, she struggled in the subsequent round against the 14th seed. Cristian, on the other hand, also faced defeats soon after her initial victories, marking a challenging start for both players this season.

The clay court in Rome is known to present unique challenges, which may favor Cristian as she holds a 19-16 career record on this surface compared to Parks’ 7-12. Cristian’s experience on clay could play a significant role in this matchup.

The match is expected to be competitive, with predictions suggesting Cristian could win in three sets. As the French Open looms, both players will be eager to improve their standings and gain momentum going forward.