Sloane Stephens

About

Versatile player well known for her upset of Serena Williams to reach the semifinals of the 2013 Australian Open. She won her first Grand Slam title at the 2017 US Open.

Before Fame

She started playing tennis at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club in Fresno, California, when she was 9 years old.

Trivia

She turned professional in 2010.

Family Life

She was born to John Stephens and Sybil Smith, both of whom were athletes. Her younger half-brother's name is Shawn Farrell. She got engaged to soccer player Jozy Altidore in April 2019. The couple was married in January 2022. 

Associated With

In her Australian Open victory over Serena Williams, she won 90 percent of her points at the net.