Pegula Returns to Defend Charleston Open Title
Jessica Pegula, the 2025 and 2026 champion, is set to return to the Credit One Charleston Open next spring.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Tennis
Jessica Pegula will return to defend her title at the 2027 Credit One Charleston Open, scheduled for March 27 to April 4, 2027. The world No. 4 is the reigning champion after winning the 2025 and 2026 editions.
Why it matters
A third straight Charleston title would make Pegula the first tournament champion to win three in a row since Chris Evert won five consecutive titles from 1974 to 1978. Her defense adds a marquee storyline to a tournament in Charleston that draws strong local interest each spring.
Pegula owns a 21-6 win-loss record in the Charleston main draw, and the nine-day event features a 48-player singles draw, a 24-player qualifying draw and a 16-player doubles draw. The field and seeding for 2027 have not yet been released.
The players
Jessica Pegula
Pegula is the world No. 4 American player who has built a strong record on clay in recent seasons and has reached multiple major semifinals and finals.
Credit One Charleston Open
The Credit One Charleston Open is a WTA tournament held on clay on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina, and is a key stop on the spring clay-court calendar.
The details
Pegula won the 2026 Charleston final 6-2, 6-2 over Yuliia Starodubtseva, and this spring she also captured the Dubai title, her fourth WTA 1000 crown. The 2027 edition will be played on Daniel Island, where the tournament traditionally draws about 90,000 attendees.
Timeline
March 27 - April 4, 2027: 2027 Credit One Charleston Open main event on Daniel Island
Nov. 4: Ticket packages for the 2027 event go on sale
Season Trajectory
A third consecutive Charleston title would place Pegula alongside Chris Evert, who won five straight titles at a single event from 1974 to 1978. The bid adds weight to her spring clay-court season, which already includes a Dubai crown and a Berlin final win over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Fantasy managers and tennis fans planning travel can use the November 4 on-sale date to lock in packages before the spring event. Pegula's 21-6 Charleston record makes her a consistent option for anyone tracking the clay-court season.
The takeaway
Pegula's pursuit of a third straight Charleston title is a reminder that consistency on a single surface can define a player's legacy. Fans planning to attend should watch the November 4 ticket release closely.
What happens next
Ticket packages for the 2027 Credit One Charleston Open go on sale November 4, and the main event runs March 27 to April 4, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Tennis coverage for the latest on the WTA tour and the spring clay season.
More information
Find tickets and event details on the official tournament information site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thedanielislandnews.
