Photos: Taylor Townsend wins exhibition to kick off final Atlanta Open

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Photos: Taylor Townsend wins exhibition to kick off final Atlanta Open

The Atlanta Open got underway Sunday night with an exhibition. Taylor Townsend defeated Sloane Stephens, 7-6, 6-3.

Sloane Stephens (left) and Taylor Townsend cheer for the couple in the stands who got engaged during an exhibition match at the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. Townsend won 7-6, 6-3.
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Taylor Townsend draws a heart in the air to the chair judge during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens argues with Taylor Townsend after a point during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens returns with a forehand to Taylor Townsend during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open tennis tournament at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Taylor Townsend offers her racquet to a fan for assistance against Sloane Stephens during an Atlanta Open Atlantic Station exhibition on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Taylor Townsend reacts with a ball boy after she won a point against Sloane Stephens during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens reacts with a ball boy as she plays a point on her behalf against Taylor Townsend during an exhibition match at the Atlanta Open in Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens is concentrating on the ball to hit a backhand against Taylor Townsend during an Atlanta Open in Atlantic Station exhibition match on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens (right) and Taylor Townsend faced off in an exhibition match at the 2024 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2023. Tennis fans in Atlanta will enjoy the 15th Atlanta Open, as the final match on July 28th will mark the end of an era.
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Taylor Townsend keeps an eye on the ball for a return against Sloane Stephens during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Taylor Townsend tries to return the ball with her feet after a point against Sloane Stephens during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens toses the ball for a serve against Taylor Townsend during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta,
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Taylor Townsend reacts after a point against Sloane Stephens during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta,
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Fans react during a break in the first set of an exhibition match between Sloane Stephens and Taylor Townsend at the Atlanta Open in Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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A fan reacts after a point during the first set of an exhibition match between Sloane Stephens and Taylor Townsend at the Atlanta Open in Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Taylor Townsend toses the ball for a serve against Sloane Stephens during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta,
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

After the match, Taylor Townsend signed autographs for fans following her 7-6, 6-3 victory over Sloane Stephens in an exhibition match at the Atlanta Open in Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Taylor Townsend shakes hands with fans during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open tennis tournament at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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A woman who became engaged signals her gratitude with a heart to Sloane Stephens and Taylor Townsend during an exhibition match at the Atlanta Open on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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A newly engaged couple embraced each other as the exhibition match was paused for them during the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Taylor Townsend reacts after winning a point against Sloane Stephens during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 24, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Sloane Stephens serves against Taylor Townsend during an exhibition match in the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Trei Taylor (left) and Trisha Williams take a selfie as they arrive at the Atlanta Open for an exhibition match between Sloane Stephens and Taylor Townsend at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Tennis fans cover themselves from the rain as they speak to volunteers. The rain delayed the opening exhibition match at the Atlanta Open tennis tournament at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Atlanta Open Director Peter Lebedevs is spotted on the phone as rain delays the opening exhibition match at the Atlanta Open tennis tournament on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Rain has delayed the beginning of the Atlanta Open tennis tournament at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Heather Shaver from Tucker is seen carrying an umbrella as the rain began to fall before the Atlanta Open in Atlantic Station exhibition match on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
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Sloane Stephens (left) and Taylor Townsend cheer for the couple in the stands who got engaged during an exhibition match at the Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. Townsend won 7-6, 6-3. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)

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