DALLAS— SMU junior Liam Krall has been awarded a singles main draw wildcard to play in the 2023 Dallas Open on the ATP Tour. Krall will headline the tournament's College Night on Tuesday, February 7^th at the Styslinger and Altec Tennis Complex on the SMU Campus. This will be Krall's second competition at the ATP level as he earned a qualifying wildcard singles spot at last year's Dallas Open.

"On behalf of GF Sports & Entertainment, we are proud to award SMU junior Liam Krall with this opportunity," said Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs. "We are committed to growing the game of tennis and understand how opportunities like these can change a young aspiring tennis player forever. Liam has done a terrific job for the Mustangs the past two seasons and displayed some high-level tennis at last year's Dallas Open in the singles qualifying. He demonstrates tremendous values and has worn his heart on his sleeve at SMU and we know he will continue to flourish before taking the next step to the pro level. We look forward to watching him play on the big stage on his home court in front of a full house right here on The Hilltop."

"It's an incredible honor and privilege to be able to revive the wildcard and I couldn't be more thankful for the opportunity to play" said Bronxville native Liam Krall. "I hope to do my best can't wait to play in front of friends and family in February. I can't be more thankful to all the people who could make this happen!"

Krall has been an impact player for the Mustangs since his arrival at SMU. He concluded his first season with a 16-9 overall singles record which included a 5-0 record playing at No.1. He was awarded American Athletic Conference 2021 Freshman of the Year. Krall's sophomore season had similar success, finishing with a 26-7 overall record and awarded singles All-Conference team. During the Mustangs' run in the AAC Championship, Krall was named the AAC Championships' Most Outstanding Player, winning all three of his matches played and clinching two of SMU's victories (semifinal win over USF and final win over Memphis).

"We are so appreciative to the Dallas Open for this tremendous opportunity," said SMU head coach Grant Chen. "GF Sports & Entertainment understands the significant impact of college sports for these players' development and we are so grateful for their support of collegiate tennis. Liam's experience from playing in the opening match for the inaugural Dallas Open is something he will remember for the rest of his life and this is another great opportunity. I look forward to seeing Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex host another incredible field held at one of the finest facilities in the country."

The Dallas Open will be running from February 5-12. Tickets are available at DallasOpen.com