Austin Tennis Academy student Ashley Weinhold earned her way into the main draw of the women’s doubles at the 2016 US Open Tennis Championships in New York City with her partner Caitlin Whoriskey.

“It’s really great to back at the Open,” Ashley said. “It’s always been one of my favorite places to play since Juniors.”

Weinhold has earned 5 doubles titles since the start of 2015, 4 of them with her partner for the Open, Caitlin Whoriskey.

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“Caitlin & I have had a lot of success together as a team, especially lately & I believe we deserve to be in this position,” Weinhold said. “It’s going to be her first main draw of a slam experience which is really neat for her. This will be my third time playing women’s doubles here so it’s a little more familiar to me. This one might mean the most, though. I feel like we’re in a great place to play well here. We’re really looking forward to this opportunity. It’s a nice way to cap off our Summer run & an exciting lead into our fall as we try to get into bigger events. Can’t wait to play this week!”

As a junior, Ashley won G18s Nationals in 2007, earning her a main draw spot in the U.S. Open for the first time. That year, she played singles, doubles mixed doubles, junior singles and junior doubles.

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Ashley and Caitlin open the tournament against the 10th seeded team of Vania King and Monica Niculescu. The ladies will learn the exact day/time of the match later today. For Ashley, she’s excited to get back into that New York City energy.

“There is a special feeling and buzz you get when you’re here playing on home turf,” Ashley said. “The atmosphere is electric.”

Good luck, Ashley and Caitlin!