For the first time in her career, Serena Williams lost to a younger American women's player as Sloane Stephens pulled off the upset to advance to the semifinals in Melbourne.
American teenage sensation Sloane Stephens fought back in her semifinal match against defending champion Victoria Azarenka, and was one game away from evening the second set at five games apiece. But just before Stephens was set to serve to even
That changed on Wednesday, halfway around the world, when Sloane Stephens managed to hang on for a 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Williams in a quarterfinal upset at the Australian Open. Williams played through a back injury that reduced her service speed
Sloane Stephens, 19, Beats Serena Williams. The teenage tennis star managed to beat her idol in the Australian Open. 01:42 | 01/23/2013. Related Links: Watch: Caroline Wozniacki Criticized for Serena Williams Impression · Watch: Tennis Star Novak
Sloane Stephens, 19, Beats Serena Williams. The teenage tennis star managed to beat her idol in the Australian Open. 01:42 | 01/23/2013. Related Links: Watch: Caroline Wozniacki Criticized for Serena Williams Impression · Watch: Tennis Star Novak
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