🤯 Stunner in Austin! Rapolu Upsets World No. 61 Parks
In one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, American wildcard Malaika Rapolu has knocked out the second seed and World No. 61 Alycia Parks in the first round of the WTA 125 Austin event.
Rapolu, ranked well outside the Top 400, delivered a brilliant performance in front of a home crowd, dispatching the favored Parks in straight sets.
The match showcased Rapolu’s remarkable composure and fighting spirit. She edged a tight 7-5 opening set, converting a crucial break point opportunity against the powerful Parks serve. Carrying that momentum, Rapolu maintained her focus in the second set, securing a definitive 6-4 finish to close out the victory and book her spot in the Round of 16.
This is undoubtedly a career-defining win for the young Texan, who continues her successful transition from the college circuit to the professional tour.
