Paula Badosa will compete in the Credit One Charleston Open in 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Paula Badosa, a 2024 US Open quarterfinalist and former world No. 2, is expected to return to the Credit One Charleston Open for a fifth consecutive year.

The 26-year-old Spaniard, currently ranked 14th in the world, has made a remarkable comeback from an injury that ended the 2023 season, having risen from 100th in the world rankings in May.

Badosa will join world No. 4 Jessica Pegula and world No. 8 Emma Navarro in the tournament, which runs from March 29 to April 6 at Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island. The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only professional tennis tournament in North America, was named the WTA 500 Tournament of the Year in 2022 and 2023.

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“We are pleased to welcome Paula Badosa back to the Credit One Charleston Open,” said Bob Moran, President of Beemok Sports & Entertainment. “She joins a fantastic line-up of talent for next year’s tournament, showcasing the best of women’s tennis. Paula’s remarkable journey this season has captured the hearts of fans and we look forward to seeing her back in action in Charleston.”

Badosa expressed her excitement for the upcoming tournament.

“I’m really looking forward to returning to Charleston in 2025,” Badosa said. “This tournament means a lot to me, especially given my results there so far. I feel healthy and strong again and look forward to building on this season’s momentum as I prepare to compete in Charleston again.”

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The Credit One Charleston Open, now in its 53rd year, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in Charleston in 2025. The event includes a 48-player singles draw, a 24-player qualifying draw and a 16-player doubles draw and traditionally attracts more than 90,000 visitors.

Charleston Tennis, LLC, which manages Credit One Stadium, renovated the facility in 2022 to improve the experience for guests and players. The tournament has been a pioneer in women’s professional sports since 1973 and advocates for equal recognition and compensation for female tennis players.