Charleston field features top stars of WTA tour

Mar 28, 2018
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Charleston field features top stars of WTA tour

Published Mar 28, 2018

Miami isn't over just yet, but a lot of big names already have their eye on the start of the clay-court season next week.

The Volvo Car Open in Charleston features an impressive field with Caroline Garcia, Johanna Konta, US Open champion Sloane Stephens, Petra Kvitova, Madison Keys, defending champion Daria Kasatkina, Julia Goerges and Indian Wells winner Naomi Osaka.

Young American CiCi Bellis and Australians Daria Gavrilova, Ashleigh Barty and Samantha Stosur have also committed to playing on the green clay in South Carolina.

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Bethanie Mattek-Sands, who just made her singles comeback in Miami, received a wildcard into Charleston, as did 2014 champion Andrea Petkovic.

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“We pride ourselves on supporting a wide-range of talent, and we are proud of how the 2018 field is shaping up," said tournament director Eleanor Adams. "It features many new faces competing in our tournament, and we know our fans are going to love interacting and rooting for these ladies!”

Tennis Channel will have exclusive live coverage of the tournament beginning on Monday.