Exciting news at the Credit One Charleston Open

Some big news at the Credit One Charleston Open! Charleston’s professional tennis tournament was just awarded top honors from the Hologic WTA Tour for the third year in a row. And two former champions have joined the field: 2019 Charleston champion Madison Keys and 2022 Charleston champion Belinda Bencic.  

Source: WTA

The Credit One Charleston Open has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’ for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), is voted on by the players, who honor a tournament based on the excellence of its staff and organization, its passionate fans, and its broader commitment to the sport and its athletes. The Credit One Charleston Open was selected from among 18 WTA 500 tournaments worldwide, competing against events in Australia, Europe, China, and other international locations.

"I'm incredibly proud of the team for earning the distinction of Tournament of the Year three years in a row for the Credit One Charleston Open. This achievement is a true testament to the hard work, dedication and passion that everyone brings to our event,” said Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment. “It’s not just about putting on a great tennis tournament – it’s about creating an unforgettable experience for the players, fans and the entire community. I couldn’t be more grateful for the Navarro family’s commitment to excellence, and I’m deeply honored to see our efforts recognized on this global stage."

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"We're always excited when past champions return to our tournament, and 2025 is no exception,” added Moran. “Madi hasn't missed a Charleston tournament since 2013, and Belinda has chosen Charleston as one of her first tournaments back on tour after welcoming her daughter this year. Both of them have been to the finals twice and each won our event, so it's great to have them back to compete in front of our fans. We’re already planning another exceptional tournament and can’t wait to host tennis once again in Charleston."

Keys has won eight WTA career titles and is a US Open finalist, a two-time Australian Open semifinalist, a Roland Garros semifinalist, and a two-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist. In total, her results include 10 Grand Slam quarterfinal or better appearances. This season, the American reached the finals in Strasbourg, the semifinals in Madrid and Eastbourne, and the quarterfinals in Rome, ending the year ranked World No. 21. Keys will compete in Charleston in 2025 for her 12th consecutive year. Adding to her 2019 victory, her tournament results also include reaching the finals in 2015, quarterfinals in 2013 and 2023 and semifinals in 2018. She boasts a 20-10 win/loss record on the green clay. 

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Bencic holds eight career titles, including an Olympic gold medal for Switzerland at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She has been ranked as high as World No. 4 in the PIF WTA rankings and is a US Open semifinalist. In November 2023, Bencic announced her pregnancy and welcomed a daughter in March 2024. The Charleston tournament will mark one of her first WTA events back on the tour. Bencic's Charleston results include back-to-back finals in 2022 and 2023, where she claimed the title in 2022. She also reached the semifinals in her tournament debut in 2014 and the quarterfinals in 2019. She holds an 18-6 win/loss record in seven appearances. 

The Credit One Charleston Open has been a pioneer in women’s professional sports since 1973, paving the way for female tennis players to receive equal recognition, respect, and compensation in the sport. Originally held on Hilton Head Island, the event relocated to Charleston in 2001 and is now played at the LTP Daniel Island tennis center, home to Credit One Stadium.

Tickets are currently on sale at creditonecharlestonopen.com or by calling (843) 856-7900. For additional information, please email tickets@charlestontennisllc.com or visit creditonecharlestonopen.com. 

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Source: Credit One Charleston Open