Stephens Surrenders Large Lead and Stunned by Defeat After Failing to Close Out Match Twice
Sloane Stephens fell in the opening round of the US Open despite holding a 6-0, 4-1 lead and serving for the match twice. Some were surprised by the decision to put Stephens’ match during the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Her match preceded 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic’s opening contest in New York….