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Maria Sharapova's determination to overcome both her awkwardness on clay and major shoulder sugery paid off with a career-defining French Open title last year.

Serena Williams already has a career Grand Slam. Another French Open title would be a nice addition to her resume, but it's not necessary for her legacy.

We'll let Phyllis Tobias' middle digit let you know what we think of the cavemen at Maxim. Obviously, they couldn't handle a real woman.

For anyone who truly understands what it takes to be the best, this dustup between Sloane Stephens and Serena Williams is just business as usual.

The Williams sisters changed tennis forever. But, for Sloane Stephens, ESPN the Magazine's Marin Cogan writes, their shadow is just another obstacle to overcome.

In a sport that's about individual endurance, U.S. cross-country skier Liz Stephen finds her joy in being part of a team.

We're still not quite sure why Victoria Azarenka left the court for so long in a controversial win over Sloane Stephens. We just know, it smells like gamesmanship.

Sloane Stevens, two months shy of her 20th birthday, appeared as stunned as anyone in the moments after upsetting third-seeded Serena Williams, who hadn't lost a match since late August.

At 19, Sloane Stephens is the last teenager standing in Melbourne. In the quarters, she'll meet Serena Williams, who at 19 was a Grand Slam champion and is in no mood to be a mentor just yet, writes Kamakshi Tandon.

With Week 1 of the Australian Open in the books, Serena Williams still looks like the player to beat. But don't rule out Victoria Azarenka or Maria Sharapova, eitiher. Or how about a first-time Grand Slam winner?

After getting off to a fast start, it took American Sloane Stephens three sets to finally put away Serbia's Bojana Jovanovski 6-1, 3-6, 7-5.

Check out more of Sloane Stephens' accomplishments in our espnW Headliners gallery.

Sloane Stephens is enjoying being the new it girl of American women's tennis and has gone on a charm offensive over the past year to become the WTA's official ambassador of fun.

The 19-year-old is one of the most anticipated American women players in years. After her three-set loss to Ana Ivanovic, she took solace in the fact that this is far from her last U.S. Open.

Sloane Stephens put together an impressive run at Roland Garros, but it came to an end in Sunday's fourth round and with it, perhaps, a chance at an Olympic berth.

American teenager Sloane Stephens is growing up on and off the tennis court as she advances to the fourth round of the French Open. Her fan base is growing, too.