Charleston Open 2026 Kessler and Starodubtseva duel

At Charleston Open 2026, McCartney Kessler and Yuliia Starodubtseva meet in Friday's quarterfinal at Credit One Stadium, where the green clay feels like a wizarding arena. Kessler has toppled two seeds and holds the edge, while Starodubtseva has cast a sharp spell as a lucky loser. The forecast points to a tense three set battle.