Defending Charleston Champion Jessica Pegula Balances ‘Honor’ and Pressure Ahead of Title Defense
Jessica Pegula, the defending champion and top seed at the Charleston Open, openly discussed the mixed emotions of returning to the tournament. While acknowledging the honor and privilege of her position, she also admitted to feeling the added pressure to perform and retain her title. Pegula aims to approach the clay-court season with a fresh mindset, building on recent quarterfinal finishes at Indian Wells and Miami.