Who / What
The Charleston Open is a professional tennis tournament affiliated with the WTA Tour, held annually in South Carolina, USA. It is recognized as one of the oldest professional all-women's tennis events in America.
Background & History
The tournament has been held every year since 1973 and is currently sponsored by Credit One. It celebrated 50 years in 2022 at the newly renovated Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. The event is played on green clay courts at the LTP Daniel Island tennis center.
Why Notable
The Charleston Open is significant as it is the oldest professional all-women's tournament in America. It was also the first standalone WTA 500 event to make its purse equal to those of comparable events on the men's ATP Tour, announced in 2026. This achievement highlights its role in advancing professional women's tennis.
In the News
The tournament is currently sponsored by Credit One and has recently celebrated a major milestone in its history. It remains an important event within the WTA Tour-affiliated professional tennis scene.
