Austin’s premier women’s tennis event — and one of only a few pro-level women’s tennis tournaments in the US — returns for its sophomore year this weekend.
Fans will flock to the Westwood Country Club from Saturday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, March 3 for the ATX Open, where some of the sport’s most prestigious players will compete for the title.
Here’s what to know about the fast-paced festivities.
Who’s playing?
Top-ranked singles players competing in the ATX Open include:
- Belarus-born Victoria Azarenka (No. 27)
- Americans Sloane Stephens (No. 41) and Danielle Collins (No. 46), both of whom played in last year’s tournament
- Former Longhorn Peyton Stearns (No. 65)
Don’t miss the doubles matches — the dynamic duos hitting the courts this year include:
- Italian Sara Errani (No. 67) and Georgian Oksana Kalashnikova (No. 53)
- China-born Shuai Zhang (No. 75) and Russian-born Kazakhstani player Anna Danilina (No. 47)
- Americans Sophie Chang (No. 83) and Angela Kulikov (No. 103)
Who won last year?
Ukrainian Marta Kotyuk — currently ranked No. 30 in singles — defeated France’s Varvara Gracheva in the final singles match of the tournament to win the first ever ATX Open. In doubles, New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe and Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi took home the gold.
The players had quite the crowd to entertain, as the tournament drew nearly 18,000 fans. This year, the tournament will feature expanded seating and hospitality offerings, a new Owner’s Club, and new opening weekend fan activities.
How can I get tickets?
Single-session tickets are sold out for qualifying days but are still available for all other rounds of the tournament, ranging from $28 to $99. Full series packages start at $735, and ramp up to $1,484 for VIP seating or $14,000 for a four-seat box.