Defending champion Jessica Pegula has advanced to the Credit One Charleston Open quarterfinals, joining former titleholders Belinda Bencic and Madison Keys as the WTA 500 event on green clay continues on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina.
Pegula, the top seed and 2025 champion, looks to keep her campaign alive when she opens the Credit One Stadium schedule against Diana Shnaider. It will mark their first meeting on clay, though Pegula holds a winning record in previous encounters.
Pegula’s run this week hasn’t come easily, with long matches and tightly contested sets testing her resilience, but the American has shown the form that helped her claim last year’s title and a place deep into the draw again in 2026. Her opponent Shnaider arrives in strong shape as well, cruising through her previous match with a convincing victory that underscored her potential as a dangerous left‑handed threat.
In another quarterfinal, Keys — the 2019 champion — will face Bencic, the 2022 winner of this event, in a matchup between two experienced and accomplished competitors.
Keys booked her spot with a straight‑sets win, showcasing her aggressive game, while Bencic has powered through her side of the draw with a blend of consistency and craft.
Their head‑to‑head history is close, adding intrigue to what promises to be a compelling contest on clay.
As the tournament moves into the later rounds, the presence of former champions at this stage highlights the high level of competition in Charleston and sets the stage for thrilling quarterfinal play.
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