Jessica Pegula, a 2024 U.S. Open finalist, Team USA Olympian and the top-ranked American tennis player on the WTA Tour, has committed to the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open on Daniel Island.
The largest women’s only tournament in North America is set for March 29-April 6 at Credit One Stadium. It will celebrate 25 years in Charleston next year.
Pegula is ranked No. 3 on the WTA Tour and has won six WTA singles titles. She reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2024 U.S. Open, losing to Aryna Sabalenka in Pegula’s best major result to date.
Pegula also is set to face Charleston’s Emma Navarro, ranked No. 8 in the world, in an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden in December.
“We are excited to welcome Jessie Pegula back to Charleston for the Credit One Charleston Open. She has a great history with our tournament, and her remarkable performances on the court have always been a highlight with tennis fans,” said Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment. “She is ending her 2024 season with amazing momentum, winning in Canada and making the finals in both Cincinnati and the US Open.
“As we celebrate 25 incredible years of tennis in this great city, we’re looking forward to hosting an exceptional player field and event, with more exciting announcements coming your way.”
In addition to her result at the US Open, Pegula reached three more finals this year — in Berlin, Toronto, and Cincinnati — and won titles in Berlin and Toronto. She also advanced to the semifinals in Adelaide, San Diego, and Charleston, and reached the quarterfinals in Miami. This summer, Pegula qualified and competed in the 2024 Olympic Games, representing Team USA for a second time.
The 2025 Credit One Charleston Open will be Pegula’s 11th appearance in the Charleston player field and seventh in the main draw. She holds an 11-6 win/loss main-draw record and was a semifinalist in 2023 and 2024.
“I’m always excited to return to Charleston for the Credit One Charleston Open,” Pegula said. “This tournament holds a special place in my heart, with wonderful memories from my two semifinal appearances and time spent in the Lowcountry over the past decade. I can’t wait to kick off my clay season in Charleston next year and play in front of a home crowd at Credit One Stadium.”
Tickets go on sale on Oct. 15 at creditonecharlestonopen.com.
