Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens might be taking a break from tennis, but she's certainly not stepping out of the spotlight. The 33-year-old American star recently set social media ablaze with a series of swimsuit photos from her tropical vacation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Stephens, who hasn't competed since her first-round exit at Roland Garros in May, has been soaking up sun and quality time with loved ones in the Caribbean. The photos, posted on Instagram, show her rocking a stylish swimsuit against a backdrop of turquoise waters and lush greenery.
Fans couldn't get enough. "Good thing you missed grass court season cuz you on fire," one follower wrote. Another chimed in: "Look great! Would love to see you get a wild card at the US Open and bring back that 2017 glory. We know you still got the fight & drive in you Sloane." Comments like "Absolutely stunning" flooded the post.
This isn't Stephens' first time turning heads in swimwear. Back in 2018, she posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, with her rookie shoot taking place on the island of Aruba. "I was nervous and excited beforehand, but once I saw the vision for the issue, I became more relaxed. It was definitely better than I expected," Stephens said at the time. She added, "The most challenging shots were shots posing with the waves splashing on you. Trying to maintain your composure with waves and sand flowing was wild. I have so much respect for all of the models of the world. Modeling is fun but extremely challenging work."
Stephens joins a prestigious list of tennis stars who have graced the pages of SI Swimsuit, including Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Caroline Wozniacki. The tradition continues to captivate fans, as evidenced by the recent buzz around Maria Sharapova's stunning swimsuit photo that sent fans into a frenzy.
While she's enjoying her downtime, Stephens hasn't completely left the tennis world. She also served as part of TNT's studio crew during the French Open, proving she's got a knack for broadcasting too. But for now, it's all about relaxation and creating memorable moments with family.
The former SI Swimsuit model's latest posts have sparked conversations about a potential comeback, with many fans hoping to see her on the court again, especially at the US Open. Whether or not she returns to competition, one thing's for sure: Sloane Stephens knows how to keep her audience engaged, both on and off the court.
For more sizzling vacation content from other athletes, check out Iga Swiatek's stunning swimsuit post after Wimbledon and Alex Morgan's throwback swimsuit snapshot that had fans buzzing.
