DOUG PINKERTON - Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva delivered a career-defining win on April 4, beating former COCO champion Madison Keys in straight sets to advance to her first WTA final.
DOUG PINKERTON - Diana Shnaider delivered one of the tournament’s best points on April 4, per the WTA, chasing down a lob, firing back a deep flick, then sprinting forward to finish with a deft touch at the net against Jessica Pegula.
DOUG PINKERTON - Defending champion Jessica Pegula said 18-year old Iva Jovic of Torrence, California, is a name to watch in the next coming years.
DOUG PINKERTON - Madison Keys tied the Charleston Open record for most career wins – 22 – joining Serena Williams, Vera Zvonareva, and Jelena Jankovic, with a straight-sets victory over Donna Vekic on April 2.
DOUG PINKERTON - Former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu ended a five-match tour-level losing streak with a first-round win at the COCO, rallying past Dalma Galfi, 1-6, 6-4, 6-1.
PETER FINGER - Jessica Pegula brings the fan zone to the court.
DOUG PINKERTON - After her Charleston Open performance, Paula Badosa earned a wild card into the inaugural WTA 250 in Oeiras, Portugal, slated to start April 15.
PETER FINGER - Doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan bring the fun in a mixed doubles exhibition on April 4.
DOUG PINKERTON - Back to back champ! Jessica Pegula is the 8th player in history to win back-to-back Charleston Open titles.
