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Picture it. Sloane Stephens is immersed in her moment, comfortably sitting at match point on one of the biggest stages in sports: The 2017 US Open.
After her 15th ranked opponent, Madison Keys’ forehand falls short, Stephens’ fate is secured. She’s emerged from the ashes of injury and pushed past the odds to claim the US Open trophy.
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