WATCH: Doubles partners Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer get into an argument mid-match, concede match points before crashing out from the first round in China Open 

Alycia and Yanina were caught in a heated argument during their Round of 32 match in the China Open.

WATCH: Doubles partners Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer get into an argument mid-match, concede match points before crashing out from the first round in China Open 

Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer (Via X)

Highly anticipated tennis matches are typically known for their drama, but it’s uncommon when the drama unfolds between the players on the same doubles team. In a recent women’s doubles match featuring the pairing of Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer against Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic, the spotlight shifted unexpectedly to Alycia and Yanina. Their heated exchange during the match proved to be their undoing, resulting in a surprising loss and an early exit from the tournament.

Twitter blew up with videos of the partners arguing on the court. In a video, fans noticed Yanina was fuming as she was unhappy with her teammate. She even gave her teammate a few glares while on the bench. This incident left a few fans and tennis enthusiasts in disbelief. The exact reason for their dispute is unknown but it surely had a major impact on their game.

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The duo had started great by winning a set easily and after their dispute during the second set, everything went downhill for the duo as they went on to lose their match with the final score of 2-6, 7-6(5), 10-6. The audience watched in anticipation, as their disagreement with each other seemed evident and was affecting their camaraderie.

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Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer crash out of China Open

Engulfed in their argument, Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer lost their momentum, ultimately giving away several easy points that resulted in their premature departure from the China Open. The growing frustration between the two was evident with each subsequent mistake.

Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer
Alycia Parks and Yanina Wickmayer (Credits: WTA)

This marks only the second tournament that the Park/Wickmayer duo has participated in together. Their debut as a team took place a few tournaments ago at the Guadalajara Open, where they were able to secure just one victory. Unfortunately, their second tournament together ended on a less than ideal note.


Fans have also taken note that Alycia Parks has a history of being dissatisfied with her partners. She has a reputation for frequently changing teammates from tournament to tournament. While disagreements can arise in any competitive sport, players are expected to maintain their focus on the game and prioritize their performance above all else. This regrettable incident can serve as a valuable learning experience for the duo.

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