Defending Champion Jessica Pegula Leads 2026 ATX Open Field

AUSTIN, Texas – The player field for the 2026 ATX Open is coming into focus, bringing a strong mix of proven stars, breakout talent and fan favorites to Austin for nine days of world-class tennis at Westwood Country Club.

Headlined by defending champion Jessica Pegula, the preliminary main draw reflects the depth and momentum of the women’s game, with players arriving in Austin fresh off milestone performances on the global stage in Melbourne at the year’s first Grand Slam. The tournament continues to solidify its place as one of the most intimate and compelling stops on the professional calendar, offering fans an up-close look at elite competition.

Pegula, currently ranked World No. 6, returns to Austin after capturing the 2025 ATX Open title and most recently making a run to the 2026 Australian Open semifinals. She leads a field that also includes rising American star Iva Jovic, who reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in Melbourne, and McCartney Kessler, coming off a standout 2025 campaign that included finals appearances in both singles and doubles at the ATX Open.

Austin fans will also welcome back Peyton Stearns, a University of Texas alum and hometown favorite, alongside Ajla Tomljanović, a three-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist and Varvara Gracheva, the 2023 ATX Open singles finalist.

The main draw features a strong mix of American players and international standouts, including Ashlyn Krueger, Katie Volynets, Caty McNally and Eva Lys. Anna Blinkova is also set to return to Westwood Country Club after winning the ATX Open doubles title last year.

The 2026 ATX Open will take place February 21 through March 1 at Westwood Country Club, continuing the tournament’s tradition of combining world-class competition with one of the most fan-friendly environments on tour. Tickets and packages are currently on sale, with options ranging from qualifying and general admission to single-session tickets with hospitality and premium reserved seating.

Fans can view the preliminary player field and explore ticket options at atxopen.com.