Sloane Stephens beats Jamie Hampton to play Serena in the 4th round.

That is going to be very interesting.

Sloane gets to the US Open 4th round in style conceding only 4 games to Jamie Hampton. The young American is getting better and better especially after suffering in the first round against world no. 110 Mandy Minella to beat her  I 3 tough sets. After that Sloane had a comfortable win against Ursula Radwanska (6-1 6-1) and now against Jamie Hampton.

Next  vs. Serena

The next match will be one of the most interesting matches of the entire US Open as Sloane will play her childhood idol Serena Williams. These two have a strange relationship especially as Sloane is meant to carry the torch after Serena will retire and the world no.1 wasn’t very happy to lose to her  at the Australian Open. After that the relationship between these two deteriorated even if now they say they are fine.

Sloane on Serena: she doesn’t make you breath

“She’s very aggressive. She stays on top you of you. Doesn’t give you any room to breathe. She’s intense. She knows what she wants to do out there. That’s why she’s No. 1,” said Sloane on Serena

 

Head to head

H2H is 1-1 with Sloane winning the last one in Melbourne. Serena is still the favourite and she wants a harsh revenge. Can Sloane produce another upset?