Why the Charleston Open Feels Different

About this episode

Anastasia provides an on-site recap of the Charleston Open, highlighting key performances and interviews with various guests.

Anastasia is back from the Charleston Open with a full on-site recap of one of the most beloved stops on the WTA calendar. She breaks down Jessica Pegula’s title defense, Yulia Starodubtseva’s breakthrough run, and why Charleston continues to stand out as a fan favorite. Featuring interviews from the grounds with Nick McCarvel, Christian Basnight, Alvin Owusu, Ava Wallace, and tournament director Bob Moran, this episode explores what makes Charleston feel calm, thoughtful, and uniquely built around women’s tennis. Links: Link to Hotel Coco Reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWmXMSsD7XV/?igsh=MTZkc2czeW9jdTl5dg== Nick’s Meet the Professional Episode - https://youtu.be/Kl937_u-C-U?si=QGnty0rdB_Wsbs9J   Nick McCarvel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickmccarvel?igsh=MXU4YW1uZXQ0MGhudw== Christian Court on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChristiansCourt Best of Three Pod - https://www.youtube.com/@BestOfThreePod Ava Wallace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avarwallace?igsh=YXo4ZHVtNTRwNXNz Off Season Ep 6 - https://youtu.be/HFIXsZRK06I?si=dP2o0q0QJRI8uOWK Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop   Ground Pass Patreon…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter

Guests: Nick McCarvel, Christian Basnight, Alvin Owusu, Ava Wallace, Bob Moran

Topics covered

• Charleston Open
• WTA tennis
• tournament recap
• player performances
• women's tennis

Keywords

• Charleston Open
• Jessica Pegula
• Yulia Starodubtseva
• Nick McCarvel
• women's tennis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charleston Open

Places: Charleston

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