Sofia Kenin vs Bernarda Pera Preview & Prediction | 2025 Charleston Open | First Round

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The United States pair of Sofia Kenin and Bernarda Pera will face off in the first round of the Charleston Open, with the winner to play Poland’s Magdalena Frech.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: Monday 31st March, 2025: UK – not before 11:00pm / US ET – not before 6:00pm / US PT – not before 3:00pm

Venue: Family Circle Tennis Center, Charleston, USA

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Sofia Kenin vs Bernarda Pera ticket information

Sofia Kenin vs Bernarda Pera prediction

Sofia Kenin will play her first match since a dismal 6-0 6-0 defeat to Coco Gauff in the second round of the Miami Open. The 2020 Australian Open champion has had a mixed year so far, with a fine run to the quarter-finals in Dubai and losing a close three set-battle to Daria Kasatkina at Indian Wells. 

Bernarda Pera showed some fine form in Miami, getting through the qualifiers and easily beating Ajla Tomljanovic before losing to fourth seed Jessica Pegula in two close sets, with Pegula going on to make the final of the tournament. 

This could prove to be a close match between the Americans, with Kenin having the credentials of making a clay court Grand Slam final in 2020 at Roland Garros, though Pera has won both of her WTA titles on the surface. We think Pera, who seems to be enjoying a decent run of form, may have the edge on Kenin. 

Sofia Kenin vs Bernarda Pera tip: Bernarda Pera to win 2-1