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ATX Open Returns in 2024

After 18,000 fans enjoyed Austin’s first Women’s Tennis Association tournament earlier this year, the ATX Open returns next February for more professional tennis in Austin.

10:03AM Tue. Oct. 24, 2023, Rod Machen Read More | Comment »

A Week of Wild Tennis in Austin

The inaugural ATX Open wrapped up Sunday with a week of great matches, big crowds and a bright future. The brand-new Women's Tennis Association event was a big opportunity for Austin sports, and it looks to have paid off.

6:00AM Wed. Mar. 8, 2023, Rod Machen Read More | Comment »

Professional Tennis Comes to Austin

In another sign of Austin's growth, the city is hosting its first professional tennis tournament. The ATX Open, a Women's Tennis Association 250 event, takes place next week at the Westwood Country Club. With over $250,000 in prize money, it has attracted some of the world's best players, including a slew of Americans. Here's eight to watch:

12:36PM Fri. Feb. 24, 2023, Rod Machen Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Georgetown Spring Art Stroll

Downtown Georgetown

Blank Hellscape, Water Damage (album release), More Eaze, Fire Boys at Hotel Vegas

The Tortured Poets Department Listening and Smoke Sesh at MaryJae

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Nine for IX Premieres Tonight

Back in 2009, ESPN launched its 30 for 30 series, celebrating three decades of sports stories both overlooked and underappreciated. But this time around, the sports network is showcasing its feminine side.

5:20PM Tue. Jul. 2, 2013, Monica Riese Read More | Comment »

The Davis Cup, or Welcome Home, Mr. Roddick

The Frank Erwin Center has hosted mammoth music acts and sporting events since its inception and will continue that trend this summer by hosting the Davis Cup quarterfinals on July 8-10, a premier international team event in men’s tennis.

11:52AM Fri. Mar. 25, 2011, Timothy Braun Read More | Comment »

Snapshots From the U.S. Open

I met roving photographer Scott Samson at the recent Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest where he informed me he would be attending the U.S. Open. He was kind enough to share some of his pics with us. Click on the photo gallery to enjoy.

12:33PM Thu. Sep. 10, 2009, Mark Fagan Read More | Comment »

I'm Lovin' the All-American Tennis Clown

Last Friday's All-American Tennis Shootout at the Austin Convention Center featured the No. 4 player in the world, James Blake; his brother Thomas; reigning U.S. clay court champ Mardy “Go” Fish; and the No. 1-ranked doubles team in the world, Bob and Mike Bryan. But the real man of the match was the one-and-only Ronald McDonald.

I'm not talking about any Ronald McDonald. I'm talking the Ronald McDonald. The mustard-and-ketchup clown of reknown. The man with the fries to go with that shake. The world’s No. 1-ranked corporate fast-food buffoon.

10:56AM Mon. Dec. 18, 2006, Taylor Holland Read More | Comment »

All American Tennis Shootout

I hope you're ready for some top-notch tennis action because Austin will play host to the No. 1 American (singles) talent, James Blake, as well as the world's top doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan. Blake will take on Mardy Fish in a singles match and then team with his brother Thomas Blake (who is a former Harvard All-American) in a doubles match against the Bryans. The speed of the game doesn't translate to TV and this is an excellent chance to catch our country's best talent right here in Downtown Austin. Click here or call 866/443-8849 for your tickets. Fri., Dec. 15, 7pm. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., 404-4000.