WTA Austin: Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, and Peyton Stearns Spear-Head Action in This American Event
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The action-packed tennis madness is set to resume yet again. It is time for Austin, Texas to be the host for some of the best names in the tennis world who will be going head-to-head against each other in a highly anticipated tournament. The WTA ATX Open, which will be starting on the 26th of February, will feature some of the best names from the United States, like Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, and Peyton Stearns in action.
That being said, the big question that lies is who will face who in the first round of the tournament. Here’s everything that you need to know about this event.
Everything about the upcoming WTA ATX Open
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Adding to the excitement of the WTA tour, Texas proudly announced that it will be hosting the newly introduced ATX Open. This will secure another prestigious tournament after successfully organizing the WTA Finals last year. The tournament, officially included in the women’s circuit in November 2022, features outdoor hardcourts and will see 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing.
ATX Open | WTA 250 | Main Draw pic.twitter.com/17dyxPE1ru
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The event will commence on the 26th of February and will go on till the 3rd of March. Backed by the Covert Auto Group as the main sponsor, the debut edition boasts a total prize pool of $259,303. The winner of the ATX Open will not only clinch a cash prize of $34,228 but also earn 280 valuable ranking points.
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Major players like Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, and Peyton Stearns will be featured in the highly anticipated encounters. Thus, this announcement will show Texas’s growing prominence in the world of professional women’s tennis, providing players with a platform to showcase their skills.
That being said, let us now take a look at some of the top names and see who they will be going up against in the first round of the WTA ATX Open.
Who will Danielle Collins, Sloane Stephens, and Peyton Stearns face in the first round?
As things stand, both Danielle Collins and Sloane Stephens will be facing stars who will be coming from the qualifiers. While Collins will be third-seeded going into the event, Sloane Stephens will be coming into the event as the second-seeded player.
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On the other hand, Peyton Stearns will be going up against Slovakian star Anna Karolina Schmiedlova. Currently ranked 78th in the WTA ranking, she will be looking to take on Stearns who will be seeded 7th in the tournament.
Danielle Collins and Peyton Stearns pic.twitter.com/TcCOxLX4J8
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With the stage set for mouth-watering clashes, one thing is certain: the inaugural edition will be a pure joy to watch. Who are you rooting for in the event? Do let us know in the comments below!
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Edited by:
Shudh Mukherjee