Storylines for the Veolia Austin Open powered by Invited

100 CROWNS: Anna Leigh Waters is a triple crown away from 100 PPA Tour titles.
HERE COMES THE CAVALRY: Waters, Ben Johns, Etta Wright, Meghan Dizon, JW & Jorja Johnson, Dylan Frazier, and others return to action.
HOME COOKIN’: Many pros call the Austin area home – will that be an advantage?
BIG POPPA ANDREI: Andrei Daescu steps in for the injured Ignatowich to play with Wright and Bright.
DOUBLE GOLD STANDARD: Can Thomas Wilson build on a marvelous performance in Minnesota?

Event #5 of the year – one of 15 Opens in 2024, with 1000 points up for grabs for the winners.
Traditional draw (playing singles Thursday, mixed Friday, gender Saturday, Finals Sunday).
Coverage on PickleballTV, FS2 on Friday and Saturday from 6-8 Eastern, and FS1 tape Sunday from 9:30-11:30pm Eastern which will be a replay of Championship Sunday match(es).
Broadcast start times are Thursday at 10am Eastern and Fri-Sun at noon Eastern.

Defending medalists: Anna Leigh Waters, Catherine Parenteau, Allyce Jones
Local favorite Lina Padegimaite (6) looks to build on her semifinal run in Minnesota.
Genie Bouchard (29) returns, seeking her first match win on the PPA Tour.
WATCH OUT FOR: Anna Leigh…