Sloane Stephens's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sloane Stephens.

Sloane Stephens is an American professional tennis player, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 3 by the WTA. Her notable achievements include winning eight WTA Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by her victory at the 2017 US Open. In doubles, Stephens holds a career-high ranking of No. 63 and has secured one WTA title.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: American Semifinals at US Open

In 2017, Sloane Stephens set up the first all-American semifinals at the US Open since 1981.

1985: American Semifinals at a Major

In 2017, Sloane Stephens set up the first all-American semifinals at a major since Wimbledon in 1985.

1995: Second Pair of Girls to Win Three Grand Slam Tournament Doubles Titles in One Season

In 1995, Corina Morariu and Ludmila Varmužová became just the first pair of girls to win three Grand Slam tournament doubles titles in one season.

1998: First to Win US Open

In 2017, Sloane Stephens became the first American woman to win the US Open since Lindsay Davenport in 1998.

2000: United States Wins Fed Cup

In 2000, the United States won the Fed Cup, marking their first title since 2000.

2002: First American Woman to Win a Major Title

In 2017, Sloane Stephens became the first American woman other than the Williams sisters to win a major title since Jennifer Capriati won the Australian Open in 2002.

2006: Lindsay Davenport Ranked in Top 5

In 2006, Sloane Stephens achieved a career-high ranking of No. 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.

2009: Junior Titles

In 2009, Sloane Stephens won her first two tournaments of the year, the Grade 1 USTA International Spring Championships and the Grade A Italian Open.

2010: Junior Doubles Titles

In 2010, Sloane Stephens, as a promising junior player, achieved a junior ranking of world No. 5 and won three out of four major girls' doubles titles with her partner Tímea Babos.

2013: Victory Against Serena Williams

In 2013, Sloane Stephens achieved her only victory against Serena Williams at the Australian Open, a match that garnered international attention.

2013: Australian Open Semifinal Run

In 2013, at the Australian Open, 19-year-old Sloane Stephens rose to prominence with a semifinal run, defeating world No. 3, Serena Williams.

2013: Breakthrough tournament at the Australian Open

In 2013, under coach David Nainkin, Sloane Stephens had her breakthrough tournament at the Australian Open and reached a career-best ranking of No. 11 in the world. She also parted ways with Nainkin after the 2013 season.

2016: Coaching Change and WTA Titles

In 2016, Sloane Stephens switched to a new coach, Kamau Murray, and subsequently won three WTA titles in the first half of the year. Her successful year was cut short by a foot injury.

2016: Won three titles

In 2016, with Kamau Murray as her coach, Sloane Stephens won three titles.

2017: US Open Victory Against Keys

In 2017, Sloane Stephens defeated Madison Keys in the final of the US Open to win her first major title.

2017: Return from Injury and US Open Win

In 2017, Sloane Stephens returned from injury and won the US Open in her fifth tournament back. She was also awarded WTA Comeback Player of the Year.

2017: Won first major at the US Open

In 2017, Sloane Stephens won her first major title at the US Open with Kamau Murray as her coach.

2017: Won the US Open

When Sloane Stephens won the 2017 US Open, she recalled an instance at age 11 when her mother believed Stephens had high upside, despite being told by an instructor that she would be lucky to get a tennis scholarship to a Division II college.

2018: Premier Mandatory Title and WTA Finals

In 2018, Sloane Stephens continued her success by winning her first Premier Mandatory title at the Miami Open, reaching a second major final at the French Open, entering the top 10 for the first time, and finishing runner-up at the WTA Finals.

2018: Won first Premier Mandatory title

In 2018, Sloane Stephens won her first Premier Mandatory title and reached a new career-high ranking at No. 3 in the world. She also split with Murray during the 2018 offseason before reuniting with him in August 2019.