Jessica Pegula defeated Iva Jovic 6–4, 5–7, 6–3 in the semi-final of the WTA 250 Charleston tournament on clay on 4 April 2026. Pegula, the pre-match favourite at 1.37 odds, delivered as expected despite a competitive middle set in which Jovic forced a decider. Pegula regained control in the third set to secure her place in the final. The result maintains Pegula's momentum on clay and keeps her on course for a title at Charleston.