Charleston Open Predictions and Early Round Analysis

The 2019 Volvo Car Open, also known as the Charleston Open, is underway on the WTA Tour this week. Let’s dive deeper into the action.

The WTA Tour heads to the Charleston Open this week. With the action already underway, let’s take a look first at some early winners and losers. Up and coming Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic is the ninth seed in Charleston. She wins her opener over Destanee Aiava, going 6-3, 6-0. Also winning on Monday was the 13th seeded American Sofia Kenin.

Plenty of American tennis stars are in the mix at the Charleston Open. Shelby Rogers and Taylor Townsend were also winners on Monday. Madison Keys hits the courts on Wednesday. 2016 champion, Sloane Stephens is in the mix on Tuesday in Charleston.

Stephens took the 2016 title in women’s singles here, defeating Elena Vesnina in a tough straight set final. The American tennis star is the top seed and should be among the favorites at the Charleston Open. Stephens is due for a strong tournament run. After splashing out in the first or second rounds as of late, she could breakout at the 2019 Charleston Open.

Another player to keep an eye on is the 10th seeded Jeļena Ostapenko. The Latvian tennis star wins her opener over a tough opponent in Johanna Larsson. The 10th seed wins in straight sets, knocking out Larsson with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. She will go up against Rogers next.

Here are some other key matchups to lookout for this week. Danielle Collins is the 11th seed at the Charleston Open. She takes on fellow American Madison Brengle on Tuesday. Kiki Bertens, the defending champion at the event, is the second seed. She squares off against Martina Trevisan first. Bertens has fared well in recent events and could prove to challenge the likes of Stephens, Ostapenko, Bencic, and Julia Goerges.

A Thursday matchup to watch at the Charleston Open pits Kenin up against Monica Puig. This is an interesting one to keep an eye on as both players have displayed brilliant tennis in the past and could play spoiler at any given event. Check back for updates from Charleston.