Parks has not been at her best recently, but her stronger results compared with Lepchenko make her the player to back in Guadalajara.
Parks Seeks Another Guadalajara Opening-Round Win
- Parks has a 1–1 record in first-round matches at Guadalajara.
- She has a 15–11 record against players outside the Top 100 this year.
- Lepchenko has won only one main-draw match in 11 hard-court events this year.
- She has a 3–3 record against Top 100 players in 2026.
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This will be their first meeting.
Parks Returns To Guadalajara With More To Prove
Alycia Parks reached the quarterfinals in Monterrey a few weeks ago but failed to build on that result, suffering an opening-round defeat at the US Open the following week when she lost to Taylah Preston in straight sets.
She has played 27 events this year and cleared the opening-round hurdle in half of them. Parks notably reached the quarterfinals in Ostrava and Athens, as well as the third round in Miami, marking her only occasions of recording multiple wins on tour this year.
This is her fourth appearance in Guadalajara, where she has cleared the opening-round hurdle only once, reaching the second round in 2023.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Age | Born 31 December 2000 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 79 |
| Career High | No. 40 (14 August 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 137 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |
Lepchenko Seeks Better Fortunes In Mexico
Varvara Lepchenko has struggled with fitness issues earlier this year, which have significantly affected her performances and contributed to a number of early exits.
The 40-year-old has played 22 events this year and cleared the opening-round hurdle only six times, including runs to the quarterfinals in Bogota and at the WTA 125 Bastad, highlighting her struggles throughout the season.
This is her third appearance in Guadalajara. She previously played here in 2023 and 2025, with both campaigns ending in the qualifying stages.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Age | Born 21 May 1986 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 181 |
| Career High | No. 19 (1 October 2012) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 205 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |