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Unseeded American Alycia Parks secured a stunning 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 upset win over WTA Finals champion Caroline Garcia in the Open Mtropole de Lyon final to clinch her first career title on Sunday.
The 22-year-old Parks, who is ranked 79th in the world, landed 15 aces and saved all four break points against the top-seeded Garcia to win a tight contest.
"I think France has a special part in my heart right now," Parks said.