Madison Keys will return to Charleston in 2026.
The tournament announced that Keys, 30 and currently ranked No.6 in the world after a season that she saw her win her big girls’ title in 2025 Australian Open, will return to the event.
Keys won the title in Charleston in 2019.
Charleston Open will take place from March 28 – April 5, 2026 next year.
Keys holds a life record 21-11 in Charleston. She was a finalist in 2015, reached the semifinals in 2018 and made a quarter -final appearance in 2013 and 2023.
“Charleston is one of my favorite absolute tournaments. Fans are amazing, the city is beautiful and the event is always felt so welcoming,” America said in a statement on the tournament website. “I’ve played here every year since I was young. I never miss me, and never want. To come back for the 13th time it just feels really special, how to go home.”
Jessica Pegula won the title in Charleston in 2025, beating Sofia Kenin in the final.
