Krueger, Townsend, Stearns and Birrell to play on CENTER COURT on Saturday

Semifinalists set for ATX Open in Austin

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:39am

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The semifinal matchups are set for the ATX Open tennis tournament in Austin, Texas. Ashlyn Krueger will face Taylor Townsend, while Peyton Stearns will take on Kimberly Birrell in the semifinals on Saturday. The winners will advance to the final on Sunday.

Why it matters

The ATX Open is a key stop on the women's tennis calendar, with the semifinals and final taking place this weekend. These four players have battled through a competitive field to reach the final four, setting up intriguing matchups on Center Court.

The details

Krueger, ranked No. 103, defeated Caty McNally, Anastasia Zakharova and Yue Yuan to reach the semifinals. Townsend, ranked No. 119, got past Linda Fruhvirtova, Nikola Bartunkova and Rebeka Masarova. Stearns, ranked No. 62, beat Francesca Jones, Kaja Juvan and Oksana Selekhmeteva. Birrell, ranked No. 80, took down Petra Marcinko, Caroline Dolehide and Ajla Tomljanovic.

  • The semifinals will be played on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Krueger vs. Townsend is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Center Court.
  • Stearns vs. Birrell is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Center Court.

The players

Ashlyn Krueger

A 23-year-old American tennis player ranked No. 103 in the world.

Taylor Townsend

A 30-year-old American tennis player ranked No. 119 in the world.

Peyton Stearns

A 21-year-old American tennis player ranked No. 62 in the world.

Kimberly Birrell

A 24-year-old Australian tennis player ranked No. 80 in the world.

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The takeaway

The semifinals of the ATX Open feature a mix of rising American stars and an experienced Australian player, setting up intriguing matchups as the players vie for a spot in the final and a chance to claim the title.