Jessica Pegula Champion Again

Jessica Pegula is putting together the kind of season that defines a career. The 32 year old American successfully defended her title in Charleston, capturing her second trophy of the year after her triumph in Dubai and pushing her win total to 24.

Pegula is off to her strongest start to any season since turning pro. Pegula looked sharper than ever throughout the week, dictating play with confidence and showing the poise of a player fully settled into her prime. Her repeat success in Charleston underscores just how complete her game has become, and her surge up the rankings now places her at No. 3 in the Race to the WTA Finals. With her form peaking and her consistency on defense, Pegula is proving that the brightest chapter of her career is unfolding right now, and the rest of the tour is officially on notice.