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Sloane

Stephens

Olympian 2016

Sloane Stephens

Athlete Bio#

Sloane Stephens pumps fist after a point

Height

5'7"

Age

31

Hometown

Coral Springs, FL

Education

Homeschooled

Quick Facts
  • Daughter of John Stephens and Sybil Smith
  • Sybil swam at Boston University and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in three events
  • John played professional American football for the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs before he was killed in a car accident on Sept. 1, 2009
  • Stepdaughter of Sheldon Farrell and has one stepbrother, Shawn Farrell
  • Started playing tennis at age 9 when her mother introduced her to the sport
  • Favorite court surface is clay
  • Is a self-described foodie and dog lover
  • Began cooking at age 18 when her grandmother gave her handwritten recipes as a birthday present
  • Favorite TV shows are “Nashville” and “Scandal.”
Career Highlights
  • 2016 Auckland Open, 1st (singles)
  • 2016 Acapulco Open, 1st (singles)
  • 2016 Charleston Open, 1st (singles)
  • 2015 French Open, fourth round (singles)
  • 2014 French Open, fourth round (singles)
  • 2013 Australian Open, semifinals (singles)
  • 2013 French Open, fourth round (singles)
  • 2013 Wimbledon, quarterfinals (singles)
  • 2013 US Open, fourth round (singles)
  • 2012 French Open, fourth round (singles)
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian
    • Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 33th (Singles - Women)
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