Mon Mar 31 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Credit One Charleston Open Serves Up Clay-Court Action Next Week

**Charleston, SC** – The prestigious Credit One Charleston Open, the oldest all-women’s professional tennis tournament in the United States, is set to begin its 53rd edition next week. This WTA 500 event, held on the iconic green clay courts of Charleston, South Carolina, kicks off the clay-court season and marks the start of the Road to Roland Garros.

Main draw action begins Monday, March 31st, featuring a star-studded lineup of 48 singles players – including half of the world’s top 20 – and 16 doubles teams vying for over $1 million in prize money. The tournament, which has been voted WTA 500 Tournament of the Year for the past three seasons, will culminate with the singles final on Sunday, April 6th (not before 2:30 PM ET) and the doubles final earlier that day at 12 PM ET.

Qualifying matches will take place on March 29th and 30th, leading up to the main draw ceremony on Saturday, March 29th at 3 PM ET. Fans can expect thrilling matches as players battle for valuable ranking points and significant prize money, with the champion earning 500 points and $164,000.

The Credit One Charleston Open offers a compelling start to the clay court season, attracting some of the best female tennis players in the world to compete on the unique green clay courts of Charleston. The tournament promises exciting matches and intense competition as players prepare for the upcoming French Open.

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