Sloane Stephens triumphed at the WTA 250 Rouen, claiming her eighth career singles title and her first on red clay by defeating Magda Linette 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 in the final. Throughout the tournament, Stephens showcased her prowess on her favored surface, defeating notable opponents including the second seed Garcia and reaching her first singles final since Guadalajara 2022. This victory in Rouen was her first WTA title since 2022 and marked her first semifinal appearance since Rabat last year. Her performance in Rouen solidifies her status as a formidable competitor on clay, having reached the second week at Roland Garros nine times.
That magic moment 🤩 @SloaneStephens finishes off a brilliant week as the champion in Rouen 👏 #OpenRouen https://t.co/0Jdq6tglWU
Sloane Stephens, who has often called red clay her favorite surface, finally gets her first title on the stuff at WTA 250 Rouen. She’s undoubtedly one to watch these next few weeks, having made the second week at Roland Garros *nine* times. https://t.co/IBWGejBudW
Sloane 🏆 Rouen @SloaneStephens prevails on the red clay, defeating Linette in 3 sets to win her 8th career singles title! #OpenRouen https://t.co/DAHGlKct4j
Back in the winner’s circle 💫 @SloaneStephens wins her first WTA title since 2022, defeating Linette 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 in Rouen! #OpenRouen https://t.co/nn6velaU0S
Former top 5 and Slam champ Sloane Stephens starts her European clay season... with a title! Beats Magda Linette 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 to win the Rouen title. - 8th career title - 1st since march 2022 - And... 1st on red clay! https://t.co/LKEKHqPsce
Champion on the red clay 🙌 @SloaneStephens defeats Linette in 3 sets to win her 8th Hologic WTA Tour singles title in Rouen! #OpenRouen https://t.co/xZdPstV6Kh
Clean opening set 🧼 @SloaneStephens doesn’t face a single break point, taking the opening set 6-1 against Linette #OpenRouen https://t.co/JbTdaI9Xib
For the title 🏆 Sloane Stephens and Magda Linette square off for the 4th time in their career as they lock horns in the @OpenRouen final! #OpenRouen https://t.co/VowIJK7Zgv
Into her first singles final since Guadalajara 2022 🚀 @SloaneStephens ousts No.2 seed Garcia to reach the championship match in Rouen! #OpenRouen https://t.co/x5kvA0eyxl
No Sloane down 🏃♀️💨 @SloaneStephens races past Yuan in Rouen to reach her first semifinal on Tour since Rabat last year. #OpenRouen https://t.co/a3YJfyye0x
Sloane 🛫 semis @SloaneStephens cruises past Yuan Yue 6-2, 6-2 and secures her spot in the final four in Rouen. #OpenRouen https://t.co/WgUFthGTaP
Final match of the day in Rouen 💫 Sloane Stephens and Karolina Pliskova will square off for a spot in the quarterfinals! #OpenRouen https://t.co/68oIfs2xJ2
🔥🔥 Elisabetta Cocciaretto is turning up the heat as she stays ahead in the deciding set against Garcia! #OpenRouen https://t.co/kRKCbCgttp