88R15367 JRI-D
By: Troxclair H.R. No. 416
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Westwood Country Club in Austin is hosting the
inaugural ATX Open women's tennis tournament from February 27 to
March 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Presented by Drop Shot LLC and the Women's Tennis
Association, the ATX Open is one of just five women's-only
tour-level tennis tournaments in the country and the largest
women's professional sporting event in Austin's history; the
tournament is part of the Hologic WTA Tour, which encompasses
50-plus competitions that take place in nearly 30 countries and
regions; when including the sport's four Grand Slams, the global
audience for women's tennis totals more than 700 million people;
and
WHEREAS, The ATX Open features world-class talent across a
singles draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams; the
competitors expected to play at the tournament include 2022
Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins, 2017 U.S. Open champion
Sloane Stephens, and 2022 NCAA singles champion Peyton Stearns,
among other ranked players; and
WHEREAS, Highly anticipated by the community, the inaugural
ATX Open serves as a showcase for some of the top tennis talent in
the world, and it is a welcome addition to the Lone Star State's
outstanding lineup of sporting events; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2023 ATX Open women's tennis
tournament and extend to the organizers, athletes, and attendees
sincere best wishes for a successful tournament.