Hunter and Townsend Secure ATX Open Doubles Title

Storm Hunter and Taylor Townsend triumphed at the 2026 ATX Open, defeating Eudice Chong and Liang En-shuo in the doubles final with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This victory marks Hunter’s 10th WTA Tour doubles title and Townsend’s 12th.

Tournament Overview

The ATX Open 2026, an A-Tier tournament held in Austin, Texas from February 23 to March 1, 2026, featured a prize pool of $195,597 USD. The women’s doubles competition involved 16 teams competing in a single-elimination format. Liquipedia

Final Match Details

Hunter and Townsend did not drop a set throughout the tournament, demonstrating their dominance in the doubles competition. They faced a strong challenge from Chong and Liang, but ultimately prevailed with their consistent performance. Wikipedia

Player Backgrounds

Liang En-shuo, representing Chinese Taipei, is currently ranked 328th in singles and 79th in doubles as of February 2026. She is 25 years old, born on October 2, 2000, and plays right-handed. ATX Open

Eudice Chong and Liang En-shuo had been partnering for a year, aiming to accumulate enough WTA points to qualify for Grand Slam doubles tournaments. They had previously secured double championships in the Philippines (WTA125) and Thailand (W75) earlier in the year.

Other Notable Results

Anna Blinkova and Yuan Yue, the reigning champions, did not repeat their success, as Yuan did not participate and Blinkova, partnered with Petra Marčinko, lost in the first round to Chong and Liang.

Looking Ahead

With the French Open approaching in May, Chong and Liang will continue to compete, seeking to improve their rankings and secure a spot in the prestigious Grand Slam tournament.