CHARLESTON, S.C./WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2025 (by Michael Dickens)
The WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, has announced that 2024 champion Danielle Collins of the United States and finalist Daria Kasatkina of Russia will return to compete in the 2025 tournament, which takes place on Daniel Island in Charleston, S.C., from March 29 to April 6.
The World No. 12 Collins and World No. 11 Kasatkina, the 2017 Charleston champion, join a star-studded player field featuring six Top-12 players and four former champions. Previous commitments have been received from 2024 US Open finalist and current World No. 5 Jessica Pegula of the United States; 2025 Australian Open champion and World No. 6 Madison Keys of the United States, who won the 2019 Charleston title; 2024 US Open semifinalist and World No. 9 Emma Navarro of the United States; and 2024 DC Open champion and World No. 10 Paula Badosa of Spain.
Also expected to compete: World No. 40 Ashlyn Krueger, World No. 46 Peyton Stearns of the United States, World No. 53 McCartney Kessler, World No. 56 Sofia Kenin of the United States, World No. 66 and 2022 Charleston champion Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, World No. 79 Caroline Dolehide of the United States and World No. 82 Taylor Townsend of the United States.
“We’re excited to welcome back our 2024 champion and finalist for this year’s tournament,” Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment, said in a statement. “Danielle and Daria put on a fantastic final last year, and it’s great to have both back in Charleston. Danielle, our 2024 champion, and Daria, our 2017 champion, have each made a big impact on our event and have amassed a huge fan base in the Lowcountry. We’re looking forward to another outstanding tournament and we can’t wait to host our incredible players and attendees again in Charleston soon.”
Danielle is returning to Daniel Island
Reigning Credit One Charleston Open champion Danielle Collins is returning to Charleston this spring. After a standout 2024 season, the World No. 12 isn’t done making her mark. pic.twitter.com/hLv56n1YTW
— Credit One Charleston Open (@CharlestonOpen) February 19, 2025
Collins, who has won four career WTA titles, including back-to-back crowns last year at the Miami Open and in Charleston, was also a quarterfinalist at the Paris Olympics as well as at Doha and Austin and a semifinalist in Rome. She will return to Charleston for the fourth time and holds a 9-2 win-loss record in the Lowcountry. She’s also a 2023 Charleston doubles champion.
“After a 2024 season that I’m very proud of, I have decided to return to defend my title at the Credit One Charleston Open,” Collins said in a statement. “Winning this event last year was an unforgettable moment, and the energy and love from the fans in Charleston made it even more special. I can’t wait to come back, play in front of that amazing crowd once more, and give it my all.”
Dasha’s heading back to #CHS for another chance at the title. ✈️
2017 #CharlestonOpen champion & 2024 finalist Daria Kasatkina is returning to our iconic green clay. A powerhouse on this surface, Kasatkina has claimed eight WTA titles & built a strong legacy in the Lowcountry. pic.twitter.com/JjV7jBN8Oj
— Credit One Charleston Open (@CharlestonOpen) February 19, 2025
Meanwhile, Kasatkina has won eight career WTA titles. Among her highlights last year, she won titles in Eastbourne and Ningbo, and was a finalist in Adelaide, Abu Dhabi, Charleston and Seoul. She’s reached the quarterfinals or better in all five of her Charleston Open appearances and boasts an 18-4 win-loss record on Daniel Island.
“Charleston has always been a special place for me,” Kasatkina said in a statement. “After winning in 2017 and reaching the final in 2024, I’m looking forward to returning this year. I really love playing in front of the amazing fans there. Their support means a lot to me. I’m excited to be back to compete on the green clay, a surface that I feel really comfortable on.”
The Credit One Charleston Open is the kickoff event of the WTA Hologic Tour’s spring clay season and is held annually at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island. The tournament was recently named the WTA 500 Tournament of the Year for the third consecutive year. The 2025 tournament will celebrate its 25th year in Charleston. The nine-day event will showcase a 48-player singles draw, a qualifying draw of 24 players and a doubles draw of 16 players. The event traditionally hosts more than 90,000 attendees.
