CHARLESTON, S.C./WASHINGTON, October 27, 2022 (by Michael Dickens)
Tickets and packages for the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open go on sale to the general public today beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (4 p.m. CET). The WTA 500 series tournament played on green clay has already secured five top name players for next year’s event and will be investing in its on-site experience for attendees, too.
Next year’s field already includes current World No. 3 Jessica Pegula of the United States and World No. 12 Paula Badosa of Spain, as well as three former Charleston champions – Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, and Americans Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens.
The Credit One Charleston Open, which is the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America and kicks off the clay season on the WTA Hologic Tour, returns for its 51st year from April 1-9 at newly renovated Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island.
“Charleston is like a second home to me and I can’t wait to be back in April… I am really proud of the tennis that I’m playing right now and it would be amazing to win a title in a city that holds such a special place in my heart.” – World No. 3 @JLPegula pic.twitter.com/enlUX0pmgW
— Credit One Charleston Open (@CharlestonOpen) October 25, 2022
According to tournament organizers, the Credit One Charleston Open is building new attendee experiences for fans next year, including: On-site entertainment, upgraded food and beverage options and interactive activations. The popular tennis-focused Net Generation activation with USTA South Carolina, which will feature hands-on activities for both kids and adults alike, will return. Also, “Charleston’s Living Room,” a popular dining and lounge retreat from The Charleston Place, will be expanded in order to showcase the best of Charleston hospitality to more guests.
Got plans next April? Join us in the Lowcountry, where the court meets the coast at the Credit One Charleston Open. 🎾 🌊
Tournament tickets & packages go on sale Thursday, October 27. Be there to witness the world’s best players compete in a world-class city. 🌴 #CharlestonOpen pic.twitter.com/EsUSBdRKjO
— Credit One Charleston Open (@CharlestonOpen) October 24, 2022
“This year we debuted a renovated stadium, welcomed a new title sponsor and celebrated our 50th year in tennis. It was an amazing tournament and made us enthusiastic about the future of tennis and entertainment in Charleston,” Bob Moran, Tournament Director of the Credit One Charleston Open and President of Charleston Tennis LLC, said in a statement. “Now, we are looking towards the future with the goal of bringing innovative fan experiences to our event in 2023. When our attendees come on-site next year, we want to create an atmosphere where they feel excitement from the second they step through our gates. We will share our experiential plans with fans in the coming months.”
Tickets and packages can be purchased online at creditonecharlestonopen.com or by calling (843) 856-7900. For additional information, please email tickets@charlestontennisllc.com.
