She’s a professional tennis player currently ranked #16 in the world. She became an overnight sensation after defeating Serena Williams at the 2013 Australian Open. Meet Sloane Stephens.
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Video Content: Sloane Stephens (2013)
SIDEWALKS host Cindy Rhodes interviews the rising star in the world of tennis. Along with career advice and being a role model, she talks about beating her idol Serena Williams in the 2013 Australian Open.
Mini-Biography:
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sloane Stephens is a rising player in the world of tennis and in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).
The youngest player ranked in the WTA Top 40, she has reached the 4th round of the 2012 French Open, the 3rd round of 2012 Wimbledon, Semifinalist at the 2012 Citi Open, and the 3rd round of the 2012 US Open, as well as a Junior Grand Slam doubles champion at the 2010 French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
Stephens was named ESPN The Magazine’s NEXT tennis star.
Interview Credits:
Recorded: March 5, 2013
Host / Producer: Cindy Rhodes
Videographer (for Cindy Rhodes): Ray Alvarado
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: US Tennis Association, A-1 Broadcast