Sloane Stephens's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: All-American Semifinals

In 1981, Sloane Stephens defeated No. 17 Anastasija Sevastova to set up the first all-American semifinals at the US Open since 1981.

1985: All-American Semifinals

In 1985, Sloane Stephens defeated No. 17 Anastasija Sevastova to set up the first all-American semifinals at a major since Wimbledon in 1985

1995: Historical Reference to Morariu and Varmužová

In 1995, Corina Morariu and Ludmila Varmužová became only the first pair of girls to win three Grand Slam tournament doubles titles in one season, a feat matched by Stephens and Babos in 2010.

1998: American Woman Win US Open

In 1998, Stephens became the first American woman other than the Williams sisters to win a major title since Lindsay Davenport won the US Open in 1998.

2000: United States Wins Fed Cup

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

2002: American Woman Win US Open

In 2002, 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: Top 5 Ranking

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 Tournament Wins

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 achieved a junior ranking of world No. 5 and secured three out of four major girls' doubles titles with her partner Tímea Babos.

2011: WTA Ranking Climb and Grand Slam Debut

In 2011, Sloane Stephens climbed the WTA rankings, won her first professional singles title at the Camparini Gioielli Cup, and made her Grand Slam main-draw debut at the French Open, reaching a career-best No. 128 in the world. She also reached her first WTA Tour quarterfinal at the Southern California Open and the third round of the US Open, debuting in the top 100.

2013: Victory Against Serena Williams

In 2013, Sloane Stephens secured her only victory against Serena Williams at the Australian Open, which garnered international attention and put her on the cusp of cracking the top 10 of the WTA rankings later in the season.

2013: Australian Open Semifinal

In 2013, at the age of 19, Sloane Stephens gained prominence at the Australian Open with a semifinal run, defeating world No. 3, Serena Williams.

2016: Coaching Change and WTA Titles

In 2016, Sloane Stephens switched to a new coach, Kamau Murray, leading to her return to elite level and winning three WTA titles in the first half of the year, before an injury cut her season short.

2016: Won three titles with Kamau Murray

In 2016, Sloane Stephens, coached by Kamau Murray, won three titles.

2017: US Open Victory

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

2017: Comeback and US Open Win

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

2017: Won first major at US Open

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

2018: Miami Open Win and French Open Final

In 2018, Sloane Stephens won her first Premier Mandatory title at the Miami Open, reached the French Open final, entered the top 10, and was runner-up at the WTA Finals.

2018: First Title and Final Since 2018

In 2018, Sloane Stephens won her seventh WTA singles title at the Abierto Zapopan in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking her first final and title since 2018.