Auckland 2025: Alycia Parks vs Greet Minnen preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction and pick | ASB Classic

Match Details

Fixture: Alycia Parks vs Greet Minnen

Date: January 2, 2025

Tournament: ASB Classic 2025

Round: Second Round (Round of 16)

Venue: ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Category: WTA 250

Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Prize Money: $275,094

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports

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Alycia Parks vs Greet Minnen preview

Parks at the 2024 China Open (Source: Getty)

Alycia Parks will face off against Greet Minnen in the second round of the 2025 ASB Classic on Thursday, January 2.

Parks had an underwhelming season in 2024. Despite securing three titles at WTA 125 level tournaments, the American could not produce notable results on the main tour. Her best finish across Grand Slams came at the Australian Open, where she suffered a third-round defeat to Coco Gauff.

At the ASB Classic, Parks commenced her campaign with an impressive come-back win over third-seed Amanda Anisimova. Following a scramble in the first set, Parks turned up the intensity in the second set to win it after eight games. She then secured a couple of crucial breaks in the final set to win the match 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Similar to Parks, Minnen also struggled on the main tour last year. She was winless in her first five matches of the season. However, the Belgian had a decent run at the Qatar Open, where she secured three straight wins, including two qualifiers, to reach the second-round.

Minnen's first-round opponent at the ASB Classic was Anna-Lena Friedsam. The former was presented with numerous break point opportunities throughout the match and wrapped up the first set after ten games before claiming three break points in the second to win the match 6-4, 6-0.

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Alycia Parks vs Greet Minnen head-to-head

This will be their first meeting on the WTA tour. Hence, their head-to-head stands at 0-0.

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Alycia Parks vs Greet Minnen odds

Player	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Greet Minnen	-130	+1.5 (-300)	Over 21.5 (-125)
Alycia Parks	+100	-1.5 (+200)	Under 21.5 (-115)

(Odds are sourced from BetMGM)

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Alycia Parks vs Greet Minnen prediction

Minnen at the 2024 China Open (Source: Getty)

Parks was deadly with her serves in her first round match against Anisimova. The American won nine aces throughout the match. Her aggressive playing style is best suited for hardcourts but she is not the most agile.

Minnen, on the other hand, has compartively sharper movements. She also usually takes on the role of the agressor. She was dominant throughout her opener against Friedsam and the Belgian will be keen to exploit Parks' minimal movements with her unpredictable drop shots.

Minnen could test Parks with her well-guided shots to some extend. However, it will be difficult for the Belgian to deal with Parks' strong serve and powerful overall play. Hence, the American is expected to come out on top in this fixture.

Pick: Parks to win in three sets.