"First thing I did after Guadalajara" - Sloane Stephens confirms she's frozen her eggs, praises husband and family for being supportive of her choices
American tennis player Sloane Stephens recently took to social media to reveal that she has frozen her eggs. She also stated that she has recovered well in time and has begun her off-season training routine.
In an interaction with fans on Instagram, Stephens confirmed that she had frozen her eggs after a fan asked her a question about it. The former World No. 3 went on to say it was a worthwhile process, before adding that she was lucky to have the support of her mother and sister the whole time.
Stephens answered the query with a photo of herself in the background, presumably taken at the fertility clinic, flashing a victory sign.
"Yes! I did it! It was the first thing I did after Guadalajara. It was a process but so worth it! Jozy was so great and supportive. My mom and sister were with me during the process. I'm lucky that I had a lot of support! My procedure went well and I'm fully recovered and have started my off season training," she stated.
Stephens also mentioned the place where she froze her eggs, and recommended the fertility clinic facility to everyone.
"I did my cycle with @kindbody & it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend. 10/10," she added.
Sloane Stephens has always been vocal about women's health. On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness month, she wrote an article addressing the issue of breast cancer, especially among black people.
Sloane Stephens had a decent 2022 season
Sloane Stephens has had a decent 2022 season, finishing the year with 18 wins from 35 matches.
The American started the year on a good note, winning the Abierto Zapopan in Guadalajara by defeating Marie Bouzkova 7-5, 1-6, 6-2 in the final. That was her first title since 2018.
At Roland Garros, Stephens lost in the quarterfinals to compatriot Coco Gauff, 7-5, 6-2. Her final tournament of the season was the Guadalajara Open, where she exited in the quarterfinals.
Stephens started that event by thrashing Linda Fruhvirtova 6-0, 6-2 before stunning 10th seed Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-4. She then scripted another upset - over sixth seed Caroline Garcia - to book her place in the quarterfinals.
Although Stephens lost 6-2, 6-2 to eventual champion Jessica Pegula, her exploits saw her return to the top 40 of the WTA rankings. The American is currently ranked No. 37.