Ahead of the WTA China Open, Alycia Parks and Wang Qiang are set to face off in the first round. Parks, a 22-year-old American, has had a strong season, reaching a career-high ranking of 69. Wang, a Chinese player ranked 27th, has won two WTA titles this year. Their head-to-head record stands at 1-1, with Wang winning their most recent encounter in 2019. However, Parks has shown improved form in recent tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals at the US Open. This could be a closely contested match, but Parks’ current form gives her the edge.