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Welcome to the Topspin Sisters’ The Weekly Spin! I’m so happy you’re here. This newsletter is all about bringing you some weekly highlights from the WTA world—because women’s tennis deserves more love!

The Charleston Open kicks off the clay season—a few key points of this week's Weekly Spin.

• We celebrate a historic all-American final at the Charleston Open since 1990. (Sofia Kenin vs Jessica Pegula)
• Jessica Pegula captured her first clay-court title at the Charleston Open.
• A new podcast from Kim Clijsters – Love All, the first episode dives into life on tour as a tennis mom with Belinda Bencic.
• Lastly, we look ahead to the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix and Mutua Madrid Open.

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Also, I’m excited to announce a new Weekly Spin initiative in this issue! I’ll create and share a fun, tennis-inspired design on Instagram weekly. Want to see it first? Follow @topspin.sisters to stay in the loop!

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Here’s this week’s creative take on women’s tennis. Just a little reminder of the power, passion, and magic women bring to the court. Let’s celebrate the incredible athletes, matches, and stories together.

Matches of the Week

• Tatjana Maria battled through a 3-hour-25-minute marathon against Chloe Paquet in Bogotá—making it the second-longest WTA match of the year. The two-time Bogotá champion showed resilience, bouncing back after missing four set points in the opening set.

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• Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Danielle Collins in the Charleston Open quarterfinals, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record against Collins since they first played with each other in 2012. She survived a tough three-set match to advance to the final and will face fellow American player Sofia Kenin.

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• Jessica Pegula battled back from 1-5 down in the second set to defeat Sophia Kenin at the Charleston Open. This is her first clay court title!

wta @WTA A JPEG MOMENT 📸 @JPegula battles back from 1-5 down in the second set to defeat Kenin 6-3, 7-5! #CharlestonOpen 1:11 PM • Apr 6, 2025 81 Retweets 570 Likes Read 29 replies

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Play of The Week

Jessica Pegula

Jessica clinched her first-ever clay court title at the Charleston Open, marking her second championship of the 2025 season. With four finals already under her belt this year, she’s building serious momentum. Keep an eye on her—this could be her biggest season yet!

Rising Star Spotlight

Julieta Pareja

• 16-year-old Julieta Pareja claimed her first-ever WTA main-draw win at the Copa Colsanitas in Bogotá. (WTA)

Mirra Andreeva

• The 17-year-old Indian Wells single champion, will debut at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix next week.

Fun Stat & Record Moment

Charleston Open will host its first all-American final since 1990: Jessica Pegula vs. Sofia Kenin. (TENNIS.COM)

WTA Tournament Spotlights

Porsche Tennis Grand Prix (WTA 500) – April 12-21

• Top players to watch (from World No. 1 to No. 4): Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula
• Also featuring: Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng, and Emma Navarro.

Mutua Madrid Open (WTA 1000) – April 21- May 4

Player to Watch

Jessica Pegula (World No. 4) reached her first Charleston Open final, marking her 4th final of the 2025 season and showcasing her consistency on tour! She clinched her first-ever clay court title at the event, adding to her second title of the year, after ATX Open. Can she carry this momentum into the rest of the clay season in 2025?

Player withdraws update

Belinda Bencic has withdrawn from the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup. She shared on her personal Instagram that she needs more time to rest and recover before returning to competition. Switzerland will miss her presence on the court this time.

Off-Court Highlights

Kim Clijsters, the former World No. 1, launched her new podcast Love All with Kim Clijsters. The debut episode features Belinda Bencic opening up about tour life and motherhood. Here’s hoping it helps shine a brighter spotlight on how women in tennis balance career and family!

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