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Credit One Charleston Open Returns in April, Tickets Go On Sale October 27th

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2 years ago

October 26, 2022

Press Release

The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America and the kickoff to clay season on the WTA Hologic Tour, will return for its 51st year from April 1st through 9th, 2023 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The highly anticipated tournament will feature more than 100 of the world’s top tennis players and welcome back fans to the newly renovated Credit One Stadium. Ticket packages and single session tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, October 27th at 10 am ET.

The 2023 player field already includes World No. 3 Jessica Pegula, World No. 11 Madison Keys, World No. 12 Paula Badosa, World No. 13 Belinda Bencic and World No. 37 Sloane Stephens with additional top player announcements coming soon. Keys, Bencic and Stephens are former Charleston champions, all having lifted the trophy on Daniel Island in recent years.

In addition to exciting on-court action, the tournament is building new attendee experiences for fans next year. On-site entertainment, upgraded food and beverage options and interactive activations are areas of key focus for the tournament beyond the court in 2023. Returning to the tournament grounds is the popular tennis-focused Net Generation activation with USTA South Carolina, which will feature hands-on activities for both kids and adults alike. Built under large oaks just steps from the stadium, “Charleston’s Living Room”, a popular dining and lounge retreat from The Charleston Place, will be expanded to showcase the best of Charleston hospitality to more guests in 2023.

“This year we debuted a renovated stadium, welcomed a new title sponsor and celebrated our 50th year in tennis. It was an amazing tournament and made us enthusiastic about the future of tennis and entertainment in Charleston,” said Bob Moran, Tournament Director of the Credit One Charleston Open and President of Charleston Tennis LLC. “Now, we are looking towards the future with the goal of bringing innovative fan experiences to our event in 2023. When our attendees come on-site next year, we want to create an atmosphere where they feel excitement from the second they step through our gates. We will share our experiential plans with fans in the coming months.”

When purchasing tickets for the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open, patrons have the option to choose from single session tickets ($25+) and a range of upgraded ticket packages and seat offerings, including the Intro Package ($280), Finale Package ($360), Champions Package ($275) and Tournament Long Package ($600+). Packages provide exclusive and premier views of the court from 100 and 200 level stadium seating, as well as the best value on tickets. In addition, select packages will offer tennis patrons shaded seating, a new feature included in the renovated stadium’s Stage House.

Tickets and packages can be purchased online at creditonecharlestonopen.com or by calling (843) 856-7900. For additional information, please email tickets@charlestontennisllc.com.

Special discounts are available for juniors, seniors, USTA and military members. Juniors, 16 and under, will continue to be granted complimentary general admission seating, courtesy of Credit One Bank, with the purchase of an adult ticket.

The nine-day Credit One Charleston Open showcases a singles draw of 56 players, a qualifying draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 players. The event traditionally hosts more than 90,000 attendees on Daniel Island.

Charleston Tennis, LLC, which manages Credit One Stadium under a lease from the City of Charleston, recently renovated and modernized the 20-year-old facility. The city-owned venue underwent upgrades to enhance the stadium experience for patrons, performers, tennis players and event management, allowing the venue to attract world-class athletes and talent to Daniel Island.

The Credit One Charleston Open celebrated its 50th year in 2022. The tournament has been a pioneer in women’s professional sports since 1973, paving the path for female tennis players to receive equal recognition, respect and pay in the sport. Originally held on Hilton Head Island, the event moved to Charleston in 2001 and is played on Daniel Island at the LTP Daniel Island tennis center, home to the Credit One Stadium.

For additional ticketing information, please email tickets@charlestontennisllc.com. For more information on the Credit One Charleston Open, visit creditonecharlestonopen.com or call 843-856-7900.