How Peyton Stearns likes to chill in Austin

We recently caught up with professional tennis player Peyton Stearns, who's competing in the WTA's new Austin 125 tournament in early November, about what she's looking forward to on her day off in Austin.

The background: As a University of Texas undergrad in 2022, Stearns won the NCAA singles tournament championship while leading the Longhorns to a team title.

• As of Friday, she was ranked 66th in the world.

What they're saying: "During a tournament you want to keep it chill," Stearns tells Axios.

• On an off day, "I'd probably walk around South Congress . . . and go to Terry Black's or Cabo Bob's — places with high protein and good carbs."
• "After the tournament I'd hit Amy's — get a sweet cream with gummy bears."

If you go: The Austin 125 tournament runs Nov. 3-9 at the Austin Tennis Academy.

• Other notable players include American Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion, and Ajla Tomljanović, a three-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist.
• Tournament prize money totals $115,000.

The bottom line: Tickets start at $17 per day for the early rounds — and $34 for the finals.