Charleston Open
Jessica Pegula, the top seed and defending champion, beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 in the Charleston Open semifinal. The American veteran advanced to face Yuliia Starodubtseva in the final after a hard-fought match. Pegula saved eight of 11 break points while converting five of 19.
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Madison Keys came back from a set down to beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Credit One Charleston Open quarterfinals. The American advanced to her first semifinal of the season. Keys will face Yulia Starodubtseva next.
American tennis player Emma Navarro has pulled out of the Charleston Open, a tournament owned by her father Ben Navarro, citing ongoing health struggles. The 24-year-old expressed disappointment in a statement, noting the event's personal significance. She hopes to return to the court in the coming weeks.
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The Credit One Charleston Open will commit $2.5 million to players in 2026, including $2.3 million in prize money and $200,000 for benefits, doubling the 2025 total. Tournament owner Ben Navarro, father of WTA player Emma Navarro, described the move as recognition of women's tennis quality. The increase aligns the WTA 500 event with men's counterparts, marking a milestone for the sport.