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America’s favorite Sloane Stephens is having a great time at the Cincinnati Masters. The unseeded player has made her way to the round-of-16 of the tournament after securing an emphatic win over Caroline Garcia. The match that lasted for 3 sets had all the twists and turns but eventually, it was the American player who got the better out of the 6th seeded French player. After the win, Caroline went down to talk about how her game and thanked the fans for their incredible support.

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Additionally, she also went ahead to talk about the pros of playing in front of the home crowd and how she felt about her game.

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Sloane Stephens thanks fans for their incredible support

Sloane Stephens, a force to be reckoned with, pulled off a stunning upset at the Cincinnati Masters by defeating the reigning champion, Caroline Garcia. With sheer determination and skill, Stephens secured her spot in the coveted round of 16. The aftermath of this exhilarating victory saw Stephens expressing her gratitude to the fans who had stood by her side throughout the electrifying match.

“I felt like I played really well, I’d say consistent, but honestly there’s nothing better than playing in the U.S. in front of an American crowd,” Stephens said. “It was incredible having an incredible audience and atmosphere. I’m really pleased with how I played and getting the win tonight.”

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Her words resonated with the passion that comes from playing on home turf, in front of an American crowd. The charged atmosphere and unwavering support from the audience fueled her performance, making the win all the more special.

With the win, she has now secured her way into the next round. While thanking the crowd for an electrifying atmosphere, she thanked one special supporter in the stands for always standing by her side.

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Stephens thanks her mom after securing an emphatic win

After securing a much-needed win, she went to thank everyone who stood in her support. However, the American player also went down to thank her mom, who has been her supporter ever since. Thanking her mom, she said that she has been an incredible source of inspiration.

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“Yeah, it takes a village. Shoutout to Mom. You guys, you see her? She’s also wearing her favorite UFC sweatshirt, so she’s representing double sports tonight,” she said. Not only this, she went to thank her team and family who have always been by her side.

Sloane’s win at the Cincinnati Masters was no short of a spectacular perforate. The support that she received was incredible and would be willing to carry it in her matches to follow.

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