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Masarova and Townsend Set for Thrilling ATX Open Quarterfinal

2/27/2026

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Rebeka Masarova, World No. 120, will face Taylor Townsend, ranked just above Masarova, in the ATX Open quarterfinals in Austin on February 27, 2026.
Masarova defeated third seed Wang Xinyu and Whitney Osuigwe in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals.
Taylor Townsend advanced to the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Nikola Bartunkova.
Predictions favor a competitive match, with some expecting Masarova to win in three sets.

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Story summary

Rebeka Masarova, World No. 120, will face Taylor Townsend, ranked just above Masarova, in the ATX Open quarterfinals in Austin on February 27, 2026.
Masarova defeated third seed Wang Xinyu and Whitney Osuigwe in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals.
Taylor Townsend advanced to the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Nikola Bartunkova.
Predictions favor a competitive match, with some expecting Masarova to win in three sets.