Yuliia Starodubtseva’s Charleston Cinderella Run: From GoFundMe to $200K Career Lifeline
Yuliia Starodubtseva’s remarkable run to the Charleston Open final earned her a career-saving $218,225, allowing her to abandon her GoFundMe and fund her tennis career. The Ukrainian overcame significant financial hurdles, transitioning from a teaching pro to a top-50 contender.
Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula clinched her second consecutive Charleston title with a dominant final performance, reinforcing her status as a top player.