Jessica Pegula Wins Charleston Open 2025 Title, Her First On Clay

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: Jessica Pegula of United States poses with the trophy and her ... More dog Maddie after defeating Sofia Kenin of United States during the final of the Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Top seed Jessica Pegula won her first clay-court title at the Charleston Open on Sunday after mounting a second-set comeback to beat fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5.
Pegula, the finalist at the WTA 1000 Miami Open last month, made a strong start in the finale as she broke Kenin in the opening game before clinching the set.
However, Kenin fought back in style in the second set, racing to a 5-1 lead.
Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.
With that, Pegula sealed her second title this season, adding to the WTA 250 title she won in Austin last month.
"To be able to come here this week after a long two weeks in Miami and take the title is just incredible," Pegula said after the first all-American final at the WTA 500 tournament since 1990.