She attended several WTA events in the United States including Indian Wells, the Miami, and Charleston, where she interviewed fellow tennis players and also provided analysis. [21][22] Following these big titles, she only played in the remaining junior Grand Slam events in 2009 and 2010, while also skipping the Australian Open. The current coach and hitting partner of Sloane Stephens is Darian King. Stephens and Murray went "on a break" -- in Murray's . Seeded seventh, she lost in the first round to qualifier Leylah Fernandez. Stephens was the 2017 US Open champion, and has won seven WTA Tour singles titles in total. Sloane has spent time with quite a couple of coaches and top ex-players during the course of developing into a professional player. 3 in the world and reached the 2018 French Open finals while working with Murray. Seeded second, she lost in the first round to qualifier and eventual finalist, Rebeka Masarova. [203] At the Madrid Open, she was defeated in the first round by Anhelina Kalinina. Sloane Stephens (born March 20, 1993) is an American professional tennis player. IBM is already working with American stars Sloane Stephens and Frances Tiafoe -- neither of whom advanced to the third round of this year's U.S. Open -- to test out Coach Advisor, using them to . Thomas is an ex-Swedish professional player and coach who has worked with many top players such as Tommy Haas, Magnus Norman, Eugenie Bouchard, Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova, Li Na, Simona Halep, Madison Keys, and Johanna Konta. 151, Kristna Kuov. She ended up taking the rest of the year off to recover. [41] Although she seldom played on the pro tour that year, Stephens decided to turn pro in October following a strong junior season. She then reached her first WTA semifinal at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. [248] Their next big match, the final at the Canadian Open, was ranked as the match of the year by the WTA. [211], Stephens started her US Open series at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. She lost in the first round to Ajla Tomljanovi. 201, Arina Rodionova. [214] Ranked 51 at the US Open, she lost again in the second round to world No. This tennis match is between Heather Watson and Sloane Stephens. Sloane Stephens hasreconnected with coach Kamau Murray days ahead of this year's U.S. Open, which Stephens won in 2017 while working with Murray. [190], At the first edition of the Chicago Fall Classic, Stephens was eliminated in the first round by 13th seed Tamara Zidanek. Stephens's biggest rivalry is with her close friend and compatriot Madison Keys. The reception was held at the St. Regis in Bal Harbour, Fla., in Miami Beach. During each tournament, she defeated four top 50 players including Lucie afov and 14th-seed Petra Kvitov at both events, and also No. Seeded sixth, she won her seventh WTA singles title by beating Marie Bouzkov in the final. 3 after Wimbledon in 2018. [245] Stephens then won their next two meetings in early 2013, including a first round match at the Australian Open as part of her breakthrough semifinal run at the event. [73] She lost in the next round to No. Sloane Stephens, Kamau Murray suspend coaching partnership 13 and was named WTA Comeback Player of the Year. Chicago will return to World TeamTennis this summer, with 2017 U.S. Open women's champion Sloane Stephens leading the expansion Smash. Who is Sloane Stephens coach? 2023 - vimbuzz.com Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. [162] After Monterrey, the WTA tour was suspended from the rest of March through July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[163][164]. Stephens was raised by her mother and her stepfather, Sheldon Farrell, who married Smith in 1997 and worked as a business consultant. Since then, she has risen to become a star, winning a total of 7 Singles career titles, including a Grand Slam and attaining a career highest ranking of 3. She played two singles matches and the decisive doubles rubber. 110 Sloane Stephens Coach Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 110 Sloane Stephens Coach Premium High Res Photos Browse 110 sloane stephens coach stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 23, compatriot, and eventual finalist, Coco Gauff. Here are the individuals that have contributed to her growth.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thetennistime_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',152,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thetennistime_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Sloanes first coach was an ex-top 50 tennis player, Francisco Gonzalez, who instructed her at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club. A year after her breakthrough, she reached the fourth round and was again defeated by world No. [183], Ranked 73 at Wimbledon, Stephens upset tenth seed and two-time champion, Petra Kvitov, in the first round. Sloane Stephens: Meet Your Coach | TopCourt - YouTube [26][27][28][29] Stephens also reached at least the quarterfinals in each of the singles events. [172] Seeded ninth at the first edition of the Phillip Island Trophy, she suffered a first round loss at the hands of Varvara Gracheva. 3 Garbie Muguruza, and No. [80] Once again, Stephens did not have a good clay-court season, winning multiple matches in just two out of six tournaments. [50], With an improved ranking, Stephens was able to play WTA Tour-level events the entire season. 2-ranked Simona Halep handles American Sloane Stephens at Citi Open", "Bouchard, Stephens fall in Citi Open finals, shift focus to Rogers Cup", "Wozniacki ends Stephens' Toronto run, roars into final", "Stephens pulls out three-set win over Cibulkova", "Stats Corner: American quartet soars into US Open quarterfinals", "U.S. Open: Madison Keys beats Kaia Kanepi to complete American sweep of women's semifinals", "No. Sloane Stephens graduated from Indiana University East Class of 2017( Source : instagram) Further, Roger Smith started to coach her in early 2009, and she became a top-ranked junior with three Grand Slam tournament doubles titles. [11] She started playing tennis at the age of nine at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club, a tennis facility located across the street from her house where her stepfather regularly played and her mother was taking lessons. She lost in the first round to 17th seed and world No. 5 in the world. [218] Seeded fourth at the Hobart International, she was defeated in the first round by qualifier, compatriot, and eventual champion, Lauren Davis. [117] She then defeated No. 9 Venus Williams. Her second title of the year also came on hardcourt at the Mexican Open. I'm always cheering for her."[231]. Kamau Murray(born 1980) is an American tenniscoach. 3, Agnieszka Radwaska. 17, Caroline Wozniacki, as well as the entire final against Julia Grges on the same day to claim the title. [140] Nonetheless, she moved up to No. Photo: Chris Smith/ Volvo Car Open. No explanation was offered for the suspension of the successful coaching partnership. [153] Stephens ended her Grand Slam season with an opening-round loss at the US Open to qualifier Anna Kalinskaya. Without a permanent coach this year the world No.7 posted a 6-6 match record on Tour until appointing Sven Groeneveld ahead of her clay-court campaign. She lost in the third round to No. ATX Open: Sloane Stephens exits in QF; Danielle Collins & Marta Kostyuk [179] At the Italian Open, she fell in the final round of qualifying to Tamara Zidanek. This loss snapped her streak of reaching the second week of every major since a third-round loss at the 2012 US Open. [222], Stephens has played five seasons with World TeamTennis starting in 2009 when she debuted in the league with the New York Buzz, followed by a season each with the Washington Kastles in 2014, the Philadelphia Freedoms in 2017 and 2018, and the New York Empire in 2019. 4 in the world, making her the first American woman other than the Williams sisters to be ranked in the top 5 in singles since Lindsay Davenport in 2006. He also recorded a Singles title and three Doubles career titles during his time. Input your search keywords and press Enter. [58] She also reached the third round at the Premier 5 Cincinnati Open, where she lost a tight match to world No. [47][45] In August, Stephens entered the Southern California Open as a wildcard and defeated No. He has won a total of 38 ITF titles, including 16 Singles and 22 Doubles. The two Americans finished the round-robin in third place in their group, with only one rubber win against Spain. He is best known for coaching Sloane Stephensto the US Opentitle in 2017. Dec 21 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens has appointed Francis Roig as her new coach to revive her fortunes, after the veteran Spaniard left Rafa Nadal's team last week,. [92] Serena then defeated her in the fourth round, which turned out to be Stephens's best Grand Slam tournament result of the year. She returned from injury in the middle of 2017 and won the US Open singles title in her fifth tournament back. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. Sloane Stephens(2015-19, 2019-21) Monica Puig(2019) Coaching achievements Coachee singles titles total 5 List of notable tournaments (with champion) US Open(Stephens) Last updated on: 7 April 2021. [206] At the French Open, she upset 26th seed, Sorana Crstea, in the second round. [127] Nonetheless, the United States won the tie 32 to give Stephens her first Fed Cup crown. Former top 100 player Francisco Gonzlez, the head of tennis at the club, recognized Stephens had impressive ability given her limited experience and recommended her to pursue more rigorous training opportunities. 30 in the world. 30 Sara Errani. Sloane Stephens has added a new coach along with a new fiance this weekthe 25-year-old announced that Sven Groeneveld has joined her team. Happy to have Francis Roig . [266], Stephens briefly worked with Thomas Hgstedt in late 2014. Also, I like listening to Depeche Mode and walking my dog. Sloane Stephens started off the new year by starting a new chapter of her life, as she and American soccer star Jozy Altidore were wed on New Year's Day. This match takes place at ATX Open 2023 - Round of 16 - 01 March 2023. . However, unlike the previous year, Stephens was able to win two matches on the continent at the China Open. [85][86] She entered the Australian Open unseeded and faced a difficult draw against Victoria Azarenka in the first round. She spent four years with Saviano before moving on and later reconciled with him in 2015.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'thetennistime_com-box-4','ezslot_5',153,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thetennistime_com-box-4-0'); Saviano was a former professional tennis player and popular coach known for his long-term relationship with the former worlds number 5, Eugenie Bouchard. [134], Despite winning the second biggest title of her career, Stephens was unable to make the quarterfinals in any of her French Open preparation tournaments. [204] In Rome, she was eliminated in the first round by Ekaterina Alexandrova. 109, Melinda Czink, while still only 15 years old, but was unable to advance to the main draw in any of these appearances. "[243], Stephens has a 27 record against Halep. [130][45], Stephens extended her losing streak to eight matches at the Australian Open. 1 and eventual champion, Iga witek. 8 seed. [95], Stephens did not play again until the Washington Open in August. [93] In her only grass-court tune-up, Stephens made it to the semifinals at the Eastbourne International. On the WTA results with. [184] She was defeated in the third round by Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. Although Williams won the match in straight sets, she praised Stephens, saying she could be "the best in the world one day. 3 Angelique Kerber. 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Gracheva won 7-6 (4), 6-3 in an hour and 51 minutes against . [263] In June 2012, Stephens switched coaches to David Nainkin in order to try to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. 38. Stephens was defeated by a top ten player in both semifinals, No. [109] While unable to play on the tour, Stephens was granted the opportunity to be a broadcaster for the Tennis Channel. [240], Stephens has a 16 record against Serena Williams, with three of their matches coming in 2013, other three in 2015 and one in 2020. [18] Her first breakthrough result came at the US Open in 2008, where she reached her first doubles final at a Grand Slam with Mallory Burdette. Tennis News. Nonetheless, she finished the year as the youngest player in the top 50 at No. Varvara Gracheva ousted Sloane Stephens in their quarter-final match at the ATX Open on Friday. She lost in the first round to qualifier Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. 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Kamau Murray (left) coaches Sloane Stephens but that's not his only job. She began training at the Evert Tennis Academy founded by John Evert and also run by his sister, International Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert. Who is Sloane Stephens coach? [45], Stephens started her 2020 season at the Brisbane International. Upon his recommendation, Stephens moved to Florida to train at an elite junior tennis academy. [286], Stephens credits her mother for supporting her career as a tennis player since she was very young. [246] Both of these wins came before Halep entered the top ten in 2014. Sloane Stephens reunites with coach Kamau Murray ahead of U.S. Open. [12][13][14] Two years after she started playing tennis, Stephens relocated to Boca Raton in Florida. Seeded 13th, she lost in the first round to Zheng Qinwen. [247] Since then, Halep has won all six of their encounters. [141][249] Prior to these finals, Stephens had never lost a final on the WTA Tour. ", "US Open American teen Stephens upsets 23rd seed Peer", "Sloane Stephens, Vania King win at 2011 U.S. Open Thursday, lead resurgence of United States players", "Australian Open Sloane Stephens reaches second round", "Miami, Vinci promossa A casa gli altri azzurri", "Schiavone & Cornet's Strasbourg Revivals", "Stephens can't write fairy-tale ending at French", "2012 Wimbledon: Sloane Stephens Advances, Samantha Stosur Out", "Western & Southern Open Awards Wild Cards To James Blake, Sloane Stephens And Camila Giorgi", "What's in a name? Stephens did not talk with her biological father until she was 13 years old, when he expressed interest in getting to know her after being diagnosed with degenerative bone disease. [136][137] Despite going up a set and a break, Stephens lost the final to world No. Sloane Stephens: Finding her Game, Finding her Zen in Charleston [216] She lost in the second round to Danka Kovini, in three sets. Sloane Stephens hired Kamau Murray, left, last fall to lift her career. This time, Williams avenged her Australian Open loss in straight sets and went on to win the tournament. 6 in the world, her best year-end ranking to date. She defeated three top-ten players at the event, including No. After Stephens's victory against her at the tournament, Serena commented, "I made you," in a tweet believed to be directed at Stephens and did not speak to her younger compatriot until at least May. Francisco was an ex-Paraguay tennis player who retired in 1990 after claiming 10 Doubles and no Singles. 3 in the world. [210] At Wimbledon, she lost in the first round to Zheng Qinwen. [65] Although Stephens would lose her next match to world No. Emma Raducanu defeats Sloane Stephens in early Australian Open test. 24, Jil Teichmann, in the fourth round. 3, Serena Williams. Betrayal or Just Business? A Coaching Breakup Looms Over Two Top Women [51] Stephens then closed out the winter hardcourt season by qualifying for the Miami Open. Kamau Murray. [275], Her clothing sponsor from 2010 was Under Armour and in early 2018 she signed with Nike. [79], Stephens returned to the United States Fed Cup team in April for their home playoff tie against France. "[224] Both players have been ranked in the top 10 by the WTA. During the tournament, she reached the semifinals, where she lost to No. 25, Jamie Hampton. . While 19 years old, Stephens rose to prominence at the 2013 Australian Open with a semifinal run beating world No. She lost her first two matches back, one to compatriot Alison Riske at Wimbledon, and the other to No. Their two biggest matches came in 2018, both of which were three set finals. 24, and 2019 champion, Madison Keys, in the second round. Sloane Stephens - Just Women's Sports