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All Right in ATX: McConaughey Backs Stearns

All Right in ATX: McConaughey Backs Stearns

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Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey made a courtside appearance at the ATX Open, showing his support for fellow Longhorn Peyton Stearns during her semifinal run.

From his seat in the Stadium, McConaughey watched as Stearns battled through a gritty three-set night match, the kind that tests resilience and composure under pressure. After closing it out on her fourth match point, Stearns shared a candid courtside exchange with the Texas native — a fitting Austin moment between two Longhorns.

It was a reminder that when world-class tennis comes to ATX, the city shows up — and it shows up big.

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