Top tennis courts in Charleston
Tennis Courts in Charleston, SC
Charleston's mild coastal climate keeps courts active most of the year, with public facilities at Hampton Park near The Citadel, North Charleston's Park Circle, and several courts on James Island and in the West Ashley corridor.
Notable venues:Credit One Charleston Open
$2.5M
Prize Money (2026)
11,000 seats
Credit One Stadium
1973
Charleston Open First Held
WTA 500
Charleston Open Level
Tennis in Charleston
A local guide to the Charleston tennis scene.
Notable Facilities
Tennis History
1973
Family Circle Cup debuts at Hilton Head — first women's event to offer $100,000 in prize money
2001
Tournament relocates from Hilton Head to Daniel Island, Charleston
2022
Credit One Stadium renovated (7,500 to 11,000 seats); named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year four consecutive years
Did You Know?
- Hosts the Credit One Charleston Open (WTA 500), the largest women's-only tournament in North America
- The tournament has been held on Daniel Island since 2001
Best Time to Play
Year-round outdoor play; spring and fall are ideal.
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