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Jessica Pegula and Sofia Kenin Set for Historic All-American Charleston Open Final

Pegula seeks her first WTA clay-court title in her fourth final of the season, while Kenin eyes a comeback victory in her first clay final since 2020.

American Jessica Pegula rallies to beat defending champion Danielle Collins of the United States in the quarter-finals of the WTA tournament in Charleston, South Carolina
Jessica Pegula reached her third final in four tournaments with a three-set victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the WTA Charleston Open
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Overview

  • Jessica Pegula defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in a three-set semifinal, marking her fourth final appearance of the 2025 season.
  • Sofia Kenin advanced to the final after Amanda Anisimova retired due to a hip injury, continuing her run without dropping a set.
  • This is the first all-American final at the Charleston Open since 1990, highlighting the depth of American women’s tennis.
  • Pegula leads the head-to-head record against Kenin 3-2, adding intrigue to their battle for a maiden clay-court title.
  • The Charleston Open is the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, further elevating the significance of this final.