Jessica Pegula Returns to Austin to Defend ATX Open WTA 250 Title
The 2026 ATX Open entry list is official, and the field in Austin is once again led by world No. 6 and defending champion Jessica Pegula.
Coming off another deep run in Melbourne, Pegula returns to Westwood Country Club as the clear favorite in a WTA 250 that continues to punch above its weight.
She is joined by a strong wave of American talent, including teenage riser Iva Jovic and former Texas Longhorn Peyton Stearns, setting up a competitive week as the Sunshine Swing gets underway.
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2026 ATX Open Entry List
The following players have received direct entry into the main draw.
This list is subject to change before the official draw is released due to withdrawals or wildcard additions.
- Kimberly Birrell
- Anna Blinkova
- Anna Bondar
- Dalma Galfi
- Varvara Gracheva
- Francesca Jones
- Iva Jovic
- McCartney Kessler
- Ashlyn Krueger
- Eva Lys
- Petra Marcinko
- Caty McNally
- Jessica Pegula
- Kamilla Rakhimova
- Solana Sierra
- Rebecca Sramkova
- Peyton Stearns
- Lulu Sun
- Ajla Tomljanovic
- Katie Volynets
- Xinyu Wang
The official draw for the ATX Open will be released closer to the start of the tournament.
Once matchups and opening prices are posted, this page will be updated with draw-based context and links to daily match previews.
Until then, the 2026 ATX Open entry list provides the clearest picture of the field taking shape in Austin.
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