Pegula Defends Charleston Crown

Defending champion Jessica Pegula will lead the field at the 2026 Charleston Open, the largest women's-only tournament in North America. The WTA 500 event, running March 30-April 5 at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, S.C., now offers $2.5 million in prize money, equal to what is awarded at men's ATP 500 tournaments.

Joining Pegula in the star-studded field are Ekaterina Alexandrova, Madison Keys, and Belinda Bencic. All matches will be broadcast on Tennis Channel and available to stream on platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, and Tennis TV Premium.