2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens is preparing for Indian Wells, also known as the BNP Paribas Open and Tennis Paradise beginning on March 4. She was awarded a main draw wildcard to compete in the event.
Stephens, who will turn 33 on March 20, was slated to play the Merida Open in Mexico last week but withdrew for personal reasons.
She recently announced that she separated from her husband of four years, former US national soccer player Jozy Altidore.
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Despite her personal issues which she has asked for privacy to work through, Sloane Stephens put on a happy face as she modeled her Indian Wells kit.
What Sloane Stephens plans to wear at Indian Wells
During her career, Stephens has worn Nike, Under Armour, and is currently a Free People Movement brand ambassador.
Her Indian Wells kit is a black two piece enhanced with white stripes and a pleated skirt.
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Sloane Stephens is as accomplished off the tennis court as she is on. She is the first tennis player to win the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award winner and a successful business woman.
She earned an MBA in 2020 from DeVry University and is reportedly pursuing a doctorate degree. Stephens established her Sloane Stephens Foundation in 2013 with the purpose of giving young kids the resources to play tennis and prepare for college and adulthood.
In recent years when sidelined with injuries, she has embarked upon a broadcast career with The Tennis Channel and with TNT/TBS in the inaugural French Open broadcast last year.
Jun 4, 2025; Paris, FR; Sloane Stephens of the United States commentating for TNT during the Madison Keys of the United States and Coco Gauff of the United States match on day 11 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
Stephens has reached the quarterfinals or better at every Grand Slam. She won eight WTA career singles titles and one doubles title.
In early 2025 before being sidelined with injuries, Stephens was uncertain how much longer she would play. As a result, any time tennis fans see Sloane Stephens on the court, it is a treat so we need to enjoy it.
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