2025 ATX Open semifinalist Ajla Tomljanović is coming back to Austin, officially claiming her spot in the 2026 player field

Tennis Sensation Ajla Tomljanović Re-Joins American Star Jessica Pegula to Run it Back at the 2026 ATX Open

A three-time Grand Slam Quarterfinalist, she’ll also be competing in the inaugural Austin125 in early Nov. 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – Ajla Tomljanović, a three-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist, has officially added the ATX Open to her 2026 schedule, joining 2025 ATX Open champion Jessica Pegula at the fourth annual ATX Open. They faced off in the semifinals of this year’s ATX Open. She has climbed 18 spots to No. 88, contributing to Australia’s achievement of having four female players in the top 100.

Pegula and Tomljanović will headline the 32-player singles field at the Hologic WTA Tour tournament set for February 21-March 1, 2026 at Austin’s Westwood Country Club.

Tomljanović is also committed to play in the Austin125 later this year, the inaugural WTA 125 tournament running from November 3-9, 2025 at the Austin Tennis Academy. This exciting new event will feature 32 singles players and eight doubles teams competing on outdoor courts for a week of intense competition and big moments.

Born in Croatia, Tomljanović, who plays under the Australian flag, is a 5-time finalist on the Hologic WTA Tour. Tomljanović has reached the quarterfinals of three Grand Slam tournaments: Wimbledon (2021, 2022) and the US Open (2022). In 2022, she achieved a career-high end-of-season ranking of World No. 32.

Also of note, she represented Australia in both singles and doubles at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.

In 2023, she secured her first WTA 125 title at the MundoTenis Open in Brazil. After battling multiple injuries throughout 2023 and early 2024, Tomljanović made a remarkable comeback last October, capturing her second-career WTA 125 title in Hong Kong and re-entering the top 100 of the PIF WTA World Rankings.

She has also four singles titles and three doubles titles across the ITF Circuit.

In announcing her return to Austin for the 2026 ATX Open and forthcoming play in the Austin125, Tomljanović said, “Simply put, I love Austin. It is one of my favorite cities around the globe to play in. The fan support means a lot to me and I’m appreciative of all the support I’ve received in Texas’s capital city. I’m thrilled to return there later this year, and again early next year.”

ATX Open Tournament Director Christo Van Rensburg added, “As I’ve said before, Ajla brings joy to the court. And to this city. She has a big heart, and a real passion for the game. She won over a lot of fans at her first ATX Open and we can’t wait to have her back for two different WTA tournaments in the coming months. I know she’ll return here well prepared and ready to play. And the fans can’t wait to see her back on Texas soil.”

Tickets for the 2026 ATX Open are on sale now. The fourth edition of Austin’s premier professional tennis tournament is excited to announce a collection of new ticket offers for the highly anticipated event including general admission seating and discounted tickets for juniors (14+ under).

•  Single Session Tickets: Enjoy a day of action with access to one session of the tournament.
• Duration Packages: Experience all the action with full access throughout the tournament.
• VIP Hospitality Experience: Elevate your day with an exclusive hospitality add-on, featuring inclusive premium food and beverage service, and a climate-controlled environment to take make your session ticket a VIP seat.

As for the Austin125, future player announcements and ticket details will be made available soon. In the meantime, fans can learn more about the schedule and related tournament news at Austin125.com.

About the ATX Open

The ATX Open is a Hologic WTA Tour event, and the only tour-level professional women’s tennis tournament held annually in Texas. The fourth annual WTA 250 tournament will take place Feb. 21 – Mar. 1, 2026, at Austin’s Westwood Country Club, which will feature a 1,700-seat center court.

The tournament is one of four springtime, U.S.-based events on the 2025 WTA calendar and will be broadcast to a worldwide audience. A global field of WTA stars will compete in the 32-player singles and 16-team doubles draws. Operated by Drop Shot, LLC, the ATX Open is part of the suite of tournaments promoted by DropShot. It also includes men’s and women’s ITF World Tour events in Austin. For more information on the ATX Open, visit ATXOpen.com, @ATXOpenTennis on Facebook or @ATXOpen on Instagram and X.

 About the Austin125

The Austin125 is a brand-new event on the WTA 125 calendar. The inaugural WTA Austin125 tournament will take place Nov. 3- 9, 2025, at Austin Tennis Academy.

The tournament is one of three U.S.-based events on the WTA 125 calendar. A global field of WTA stars will compete in the 32-player singles and 8-team doubles draws. Operated by Drop Shot, LLC, the Austin125 is part of the suite of tournaments promoted by DropShot. It also includes the ATX Open and men’s and women’s ITF World Tour events in Austin. For more information on the Austin125, visit Austin125.com, @Austin125_Tennis on Instagram and X.

 About DropShot

Tournament promoter, DropShot, was founded in 2019 by Bryan Sheffield, founder and CEO of Parsley Energy (which was later acquired by Pioneer Natural Resources), Managing Partner of Formentera Partners, and Co-Owner of Austin FC. DropShot’s mission is to elevate tennis in the city of Austin and give rising players an opportunity to improve their world ranking by hosting men’s and women’s ITF World Tour events.

DropShot’s crown jewel is a Hologic WTA Tour 250 tournament that debuted in 2023. In 2025, they added their newest event a WTA 125 event. For more information on Pro Tennis in Austin, visit DropShot, the tournament promoter.

 About the WTA

The WTA is the original game-changer for women’s sport. Founded in 1973 by the visionary Billie Jean King, the WTA was created to build equal opportunities for women in tennis, and we’ve been breaking boundaries ever since. Today we’re the powerhouse of women’s professional sports, uniting athletes in fearless competition and bringing people together through the love of tennis. The Hologic WTA Tour shares the thrill of every serve, rally and match point with an audience of more than one billion around the world.

Players compete for PIF WTA ranking points in tournament arenas on six continents before the season hits its peak at the WTA Finals, where the best singles and doubles superstars battle to be crowned as year-end champions. Our ambitions go well beyond the court. We are champions for our 1,600 incredible athletes and drivers of change through advocacy and action for women’s health and empowerment across the globe. Rally the world: wtatennis.com.