Sun Apr 06 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## American Showdown: Pegula to Face Kenin in All-American Charleston Final

**Charleston, SC** – Top-seeded Jessica Pegula overcame a tough challenge from Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach her first Credit One Charleston Open final, defeating the No. 9 seed 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in a hard-fought semifinal battle. The victory marks Pegula’s first Charleston final appearance after two previous semifinal exits. The match, lasting 2 hours and 20 minutes, saw Pegula fight back from two separate break deficits in the deciding set, showcasing her resilience on a windy day. This win also elevates Pegula to the top of the Hologic WTA Tour match-win leader standings with 24 victories for the year.

Pegula’s opponent in Saturday’s final will be another American, Sofia Kenin. Kenin advanced after her semifinal opponent, Amanda Anisimova, retired due to a right hip injury while trailing 5-2 in the first set. Kenin expressed her disappointment for Anisimova but said she is feeling confident going into the final.

This marks the first all-American final in Charleston since 1990, when Martina Navratilova defeated Jennifer Capriati. The head-to-head between Pegula and Kenin stands at 3-2 in Pegula’s favor, with their most recent encounter ending in a Pegula victory at last year’s US Open. The match promises a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

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