Stella Meets Jessica Pegula! 🎾⭐️
What an unforgettable moment! Stella had the amazing opportunity to meet Jessica Pegula at the ATX Open—one of the best in the game! Watching her play up close was already inspiring, but getting to meet her in person was a dream come true.
Jessica’s dedication, work ethic, and kindness are exactly what young players like Stella look up to. Who knows—maybe one day Stella will be competing right alongside her!
Thank you, @jpegula , for inspiring the next generation! 💪🎾
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AUSTIN ROYALTY 🤝 LONGHORN LEGEND
Before her match at the ATX Open, Longhorn legend Peyton Stearns got a good-luck visit from Austin’s biggest fan, Matthew McConaughey… and he stayed to cheer her on courtside.
From campus courts to the pro stage — this is what Texas support looks like.
Hook ’Em forever. 🎾🔥
Tag a Longhorn who would’ve lost their mind seeing this. 👇🏽
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Mark your calendar! Austin’s largest women’s sporting event is back for the fourth annual @atxopen, February 21 - March 1! 🎾
🗓️ Qualifying: February 21 – 22
🗓️ Main Draw: February 23 – March 1
📍 Westwood Country Club | 3808 W. 35th St.
🎟️ Limited single session tickets and packages available, starting at $30
🏆 Player field includes: Venus Williams, Jessica Pegula and Peyton Stearns
✨ Beyond the court, attendees will be able to enjoy Austin-centric food & beverage offerings, lively entertainment, and engaging fan activations.
#austin #thingstodoinaustin #sports #atx #atxopen
Texas tennis fans have convened in Austin this week, where stars like @VenusWilliams and Peyton Stearns have taken the court for the @ATXOpen. The women’s professional tennis tournament, which runs through March 1, is marking its fourth year in Austin.
Despite the withdrawal of top-ranked player Jessica Pegula, the tournament has still managed to draw a lot of attention — something that’s in no small part due to Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, entering the event as a wild card.
Christo van Rensburg, the tournament’s director, said the Texas tournament has steadily grown since first launching in 2023.
“We started with 16,000 people,” van Rensburg said. “Last year, we reached 22,000. And then this year is our best draw yet.”
Williams participation in the tournament highlights the increased status of the rather young event. This week marked her first time competing in Central Texas and the fans helped her feel welcome, cheering and chanting her name during both her singles and doubles matches.
“This year’s ATX Open has been record breaking. The stands have been packed with fans who’ve come to see Venus Williams, Peyton Stearns, Ajla Tomljanovoic, Taylor Townsend, Iva Jovic, and so many other top players,” van Rensburg said. “The media interest has never been higher.”
Williams lost both matches in two sets, but said the fan support stood out for her.
“I think I played quite a few years where I didn’t have that, so it’s nice to be in this moment of my life where I do have that,” Williams said after her singles match. “So, I appreciate every second of it.”
As for her time off the court, Williams told reporters she was enjoying her time in Austin, adding that sampling its culinary offerings was a top priority while in town.
“There’s a lot of good eating here,” Williams said. “So, I think that can be a blessing and a curse.”
Tap the link in our bio to read more from Blaise Gainey (@thegaineyreport_)
Video: Blaise Gainey, Andy Jechow
Video produced by Andy Jechow
Saves a match point and pulls out all the stops ⚡️
@tay_taytownsend | #ATXOpen
✨AUSTIN’S 10 MILE LOOP IS FINALLY COMPLETE✨
The Wishbone Bridge is officially open after years of planning and construction, closing the biggest gap in the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and giving Austin a true 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake 🚴♀️🌿
From the Unity Underpass art to wide paths made for runners, bikers, dog walks, and sunset strolls… this one’s for everyone 😍🌇✨
Send this to your walking buddy!!
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🎾 Game. Set. Austin. 🎾
The ATX Open is serving up US Open vibes right here in Austin! 🌟 Don’t miss the city’s largest women’s professional sporting event with world-class players competing in singles and doubles at the stunning Westwood Country Club.
Whether you’re courtside or enjoying premium experiences like the Center Court Suite or Cadillac Club, this is the ultimate tennis event of the season! 🏆✨
📅 Main Draw: Feb 24 – Mar 2
📍 Westwood Country Club
Follow @atxopen for updates and secure your tickets now! 🎟️🎾
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Golden hour at the ATX Open just hits different. 🌅🎾
Big names. Big rallies. Unreal talent on court.
And an equally elite fashion scene in the stands.
The sunset was showing off.
The players were showing out.
And the hats? Doing exactly what they’re supposed to do.
Cute enough for a selfie.
Sporty enough to mean it.
Made for that post-match “we’re not going home yet” energy.
ATX Open = tennis, style, and a little golden hour magic.
#ATXOpen #ApresTennis #TennisStyle #AustinEvents #CourtToCocktails
Good luck to Carmen Herea in the ATX Open!
#HookEm 🤘🎾
🎾 Come with me to the ATX Open… and I’ll show you why so many people are moving to Austin!🎾
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ATX was TURNT for TT 🗣️🔊
Townsend will play her second round #ATXOpen singles match vs Nikola Bartunkova.
#tennis #instatennis #tennisplayer #taylortownsend
We’re not at the U.S. Open but athletes are still bringing the looks down south to Texas. For her debut at ATX Open and match-up against Czech Republic’s Linda Fruhvirtová, the star dons a deep purple dress highlighted by a lavender colored bow.
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