WTA Charleston: Pegula showcases her "three-set queen" prowess, Keys reverses Bencic

On April 3, 2026, the WTA500 Charleston event held the women's singles quarterfinals. Defending champion and top seed Pegula once again delivered a three-set victory, defeating seventh seed Schneider 3-6/6-3/6-2, extending her singles winning streak at this tournament to eight matches.

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Pegula had won both previous encounters with Schneider without dropping a set, but she started poorly in this match. She overcame an early break in the deciding set, winning six consecutive games to complete the comeback. After this victory, Pegula's 2026 season record in deciding sets improved to 9-1, with a winning rate of 90%. In the semifinals, Pegula will face compatriot youngster Jovic, who defeated eighth seed Kalinskaya 6-3/6-4 to reach her first clay-court tour semifinal.

In a clash between two former tournament champions, home favorite and fifth seed Keys reversed third seed Bencic 4-6/6-3/6-2, returning to the Charleston semifinals after seven years. Keys will face Ukrainian player Starodubtseva for a spot in the final; Starodubtseva defeated another American player, Kessler, 6-4/6-4.

In women's doubles, Bondar/Frech eliminated fourth seed Kato/Wormoes 6-1/6-4 and will face Krawczyk/McNally for the championship.

（Text and editing: Dato, Image: Visual China ）