Jessica Pegula Overcomes Sofia Kenin's Collapse to Win Charleston

Jessica Pegula wins her second title of the season, defeating Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5 in the WTA Charleston Open final after Kenin's dramatic collapse.

Jessica Pegula claimed her second title of the season by defeating Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5 in the WTA Charleston Open final. After losing the first set, Kenin appeared set to force a deciding set, having broken Pegula's serve three times to take a 5-1 lead in the second.

Victory is hers 😊🏆@JPegula | #CharlestonOpen pic.twitter.com/dvjscG7pZY

— wta (@WTA) April 6, 2025

However, Kenin's composure deserted her, and she succumbed to a flurry of unforced errors, allowing Pegula to win six consecutive games and secure the title. This victory marks Pegula's second win of the year, following her success at the ATX Open in Austin last month.

Jessica Pegula demonstrated remarkable resilience, saving three set points in the eighth game of the second set before breaking Sofia Kenin's serve to narrow the deficit to 5-3. She then held her own service game to make it 5-4, before securing another break to level the match.

and it’s her FIRST clay court title 🤩@JPegula | #CharlestonOpen pic.twitter.com/nFeaUwuTxy

— wta (@WTA) April 6, 2025

Pegula's solid serving, which included an ace, put her ahead 6-5, and she quickly took control, racing into a 0-30 lead. When Kenin's forehand sailed long, Pegula was presented with three match points. Kenin failed to mount a comeback, double-faulting to hand Pegula the victory.