Stephens, Wozniacki and more have fun at Charleston party

Every year the Volvo Car Open puts on a party that the players never want to miss. It always includes a well-stocked candy bar, which has become famously associated with the Charleston stop.

"I think what differentiates us from most is when I do see player party at other places I see a lot of ties, I see a lot of speeches, I see a lot of formal dinners," Charleston tournament director Bob Moran said. "I get that for what you have to do for sponsors. We've tried to really stay to the mold of: Let's create a really cool atmosphere that’s all about the players."

This week was another resounding success as seeded stars like 2016 champion Sloane Stephens and defending semifinalist Madison Keys showed up for a night of fun.

The event was held at The Dewberry, a luxury hotel in Charleston, and local American Shelby Rogers made her comeback after 13 months away with a knee injury.

Andrea Petkovic, the Volvo Car Open champion in 2014, was all smiles in front of an Instagram-friendly floral backdrop.

In case you didn't notice, the pollen in the flowers is replaced with tennis balls.

Caroline Wozniacki is the fifth seed at the WTA Premier event, which is the largest women's U.S. clay tournament.

Dubai champion Belinda Bencic will be a title contender this week.

Defending champion Kiki Bertens is the second seed, while Stephens is seeded first.