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It was the 2017 US Open. Sloane Stephens was making a comeback to tennis after missing the early half of the season due to foot surgery. Further, in one of the most fairy-tale comebacks, the American tennis star won the title in her native country. Defeating her compatriot Madison Keys in a lop-sided final, Sloane won her maiden Grand Slam title. It was a moment to cherish for her, who had difficult times earlier owing to injuries.

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Subsequently, she made it to the finals at the French Open next year, losing against Simona Halep in the summit clash. Further, apart from a couple of quarterfinal appearances, Sloane has had a rough patch at major tournaments. Once a World Number 3, she has dropped to the 43rd spot on the WTA rankings chart. Recently, she opened up about her new partnership.

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Sloane Stephens partners with Icy Hot

Posting an Instagram Reel on her official Instagram handle, the 29-year-old said, “So as you all know I just joined the @IcyHot family to help launch their new lcy Hot PRO line. The new Pro-level contrast therapy helps you Rise from Pain and get back going. Coming in hot. I think the squad looks pretty good.” She joined Shaquille O’Neal, Darren Waller, and Rose Lavelle to promote Icy Hot PRO Line.

Last year, Sloane became the first WTA player to tie up with wellness brand WHOOP. After her victorious US Open 2017 campaign, she partnered with Nike to wear Nike apparel and shoes on and off the court.

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Sloane has endured an inconsistent start to this season. After her first-round exit at the Australian Open, she won the WTA 250 Guadalajara title in Mexico. Further, in the ongoing Madrid Open, she lost in the opening round against Anhelina Kalinina. Can the American star come back stronger in the coming tournaments? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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