About this episode
We've just returned from an amazing experience at the Credit One Charleston Open, a tournament that's been hugely important to women's tennis and continues to be a favorite among players and fans. We do our best to place Charleston in the context of its host city's complex history and explore the tournament’s role in helping to develop women's tennis. Danielle Collins was unquestionably the main attraction of the tournament -- winning her second straight title with the loss of one set. We also chat about watching TBS faves Dasha Kasatkina and Taylor Townsend, Vika Azarenka, Jessie Pegula, and Sloane Stephens on the unique Har-Tru green clay. Plus, some tips on attending and our review of the signature cocktail. 00:52 We <3 the Charleston Open (and this is not spon con!) 06:09 A little history of the Family Circle Cup, a hugely important women’s tournament 11:44 Reckoning with the history of Charleston, South Carolina 19:06 Our impressions of green clay and other tournament etcs 28:28 Players and moments that stood out for us 42:34 Just like Miami, Danielle was the standard 49:46 James is never beating the stalker allegations 52:15 First Serve vs Honey Deuce 57:18 What does tennis IQ mean and who has it? 62:03 Other results while we were in the Lowcountry