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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 3, 2021 Sloane Stephens of the U.S. celebrates after winning her second round match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 3, 2021 Sloane Stephens of the U.S. celebrates after winning her second round match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
It was the 2017 US Open. Sloane Stephens was making a comeback to tennis after missing the early half of the season due to foot surgery. Further, in one of the most fairy-tale comebacks, the American tennis star won the title in her native country. Defeating her compatriot Madison Keys in a lop-sided final, Sloane won her maiden Grand Slam title. It was a moment to cherish for her, who had difficult times earlier owing to injuries.
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Subsequently, she made it to the finals at the French Open next year, losing against Simona Halep in the summit clash. Further, apart from a couple of quarterfinal appearances, Sloane has had a rough patch at major tournaments. Once a World Number 3, she has dropped to the 43rd spot on the WTA rankings chart. Recently, she opened up about her new partnership.
Sloane Stephens partners with Icy Hot
Posting an Instagram Reel on her official Instagram handle, the 29-year-old said, “So as you all know I just joined the @IcyHot family to help launch their new lcy Hot PRO line. The new Pro-level contrast therapy helps you Rise from Pain and get back going. Coming in hot. I think the squad looks pretty good.” She joined Shaquille O’Neal, Darren Waller, and Rose Lavelle to promote Icy Hot PRO Line.
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Last year, Sloane became the first WTA player to tie up with wellness brand WHOOP. After her victorious US Open 2017 campaign, she partnered with Nike to wear Nike apparel and shoes on and off the court.
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 09: Sloane Stephens of the United States poses with the championship trophy during the trophy presentation after the Women’s Singles finals match on Day Thirteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Sloane Stephens defeated Madison Keys in the second set with a score of 6-3, 6-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Sloane has endured an inconsistent start to this season. After her first-round exit at the Australian Open, she won the WTA 250 Guadalajara title in Mexico. Further, in the ongoing Madrid Open, she lost in the opening round against Anhelina Kalinina. Can the American star come back stronger in the coming tournaments? Let us know your views in the comments below.
