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There are several top American players in action on the second day at the WTA Charleston Open. This includes a clash between WTA Finals runner-up Jessica Pegula and former French Open semifinalist Amanda Anisimova. That fascinating matchup is one of three matches predicted in this article. We at LWOT also predict the other contests on the second day in Charleston in two separate articles, including Sloane Stephens vs Magdalena Frech and Madison Keys vs Jaqueline Cristian.

WTA Charleston Day 2 Predictions

Taylor Townsend vs Sofia Kenin

Head-to-head: Kenin 3-1 Townsend

Kenin will be very pleased to see the back of the first hard court season of 2024. The 2020 Australian Open champion has endured a terrible start to the year, winning just one main-draw match so far. But this could be a tricky opening to her clay court season. The explosive Townsend played well during the Sunshine Double and can be tough to handle when she finds her range, including on clay. Overall, the surface at the WTA Charleston Open should help Kenin to soak up pressure from Townsend if she finds a good level. It is hard to predict how Kenin will play at the moment but my instinct is to back her here.

Prediction: Kenin in 3