US Open Controversy: Fans Stir Up Retirement Talk on Sloane Stephens Over Unexpected Coco Gauff…see more

US Open Controversy: Fans Stir Up Retirement Talk on Sloane Stephens Over Unexpected Coco Gauff Snub

Ever since the organizers unveiled the scheduling list for the opening night match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the tennis community has been abuzz with speculation. Many are wondering why reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff is in a day session, while Sloane Stephens will rule the night matchup. Fans are abuzz, theorizing if there’s a hidden narrative to the decision. One that involves a speculated last tribute to Stephens in New York!

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As per the official tweet of the ‘US Open Tennis’ account on X, both Novak Djokovic and Stephens would take center stage at the Prime Time slot! Coco Gauff’s clash against Varvara Gracheva will take place five hours before Stephens locks horns against Clara Burel in the first round. While this sounded absurd to the fans, they came up with different conclusions, with some referring to Stephens’ potential retirement after the season!

“Sloane must be retiring?” fans speculate after US Open’s schedule favors Sloane Stephens
The former World No. 3 first entered the professional world of tennis in 2009. And after 15 years of grinding on the WTA circuit, the American player, who once caught the attention of fans by defeating Serena Williams in the 2013 Australian Open, will probably play her last US Open tournament. For some fans, that’s the only way to justify the event’s organizers’ preference. “Sloane must be retiring? Why is she opening the night session?”