"I just wanted to see Charleston, basically," Swiatek told reporters in Indian Wells when asked why she has opted to start her clay season immediately after the Miami Open. "After the clay season last year, I was kind of annoyed that I only played three tournaments on clay and it didn't seem like a lot. So this year I wanted to try to play more. We're planning to play everything but we're going to see how my body is going to cope and if we're going to prepare properly. Doing that the smart way is the most important thing."
This year, the event will be played in the newly renovated Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island. Including Swiatek and Muguruza, seven major champions are entered, including 2017 Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko, two-time major champions Simona Halep and Petra Kvitova, Sloane Stephens, and Sofia Kenin, who has received a main draw wildcard. Overall, the entry list includes 28 of the tour's Top 50, including Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins, US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, Olympic champion Belinda Bencic and 2019 champion Madison Keys.
"We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Iga to Charleston for the first time and welcome Petra and Karolina back," Tournament Director Bob Moran said. "Karolina is coming off an injury that delayed her start of the year so we’re eager to see her back on court. We knew once we convinced Petra to join us here in our beautiful city, she would be returning on a regular basis. We believe we’ll have the same effect on Iga in April.
"Our new player facilities and stadium will be second to none and we are confident that all of our players will be blown away with the investment and commitment our ownership has made on behalf of women’s tennis.”
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