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Sloane Stephens on CNN & Ellen Show today

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#1 ·
So today Sloane was on was on CNN talking about her recent win over Serena Williams and how she plans to be in the top 10 by the end of summer 2013. Later today she will be on the Ellen show as well. It says alot about Serena that when she loses it is talk show worthy not to mention Sloane didnt even win the tournament. I like Sloane alot, however she needs to chill with the media. The media isnt going anywhere she needs to focus on her tennis. The more we see Sloane on television talking about her win over Serena and future of tennis hype, the worse her next beatdown will be by Serena. I hope she knows what she is doing.
 
#2 ·
so they are still acting like she didn't just barely beat (Serena UE'd herself to that loss) a Serena who was on a bad back and one ankle? they are going to act like they didn't see Serena hitting 1st serves under 90mph? chile ok...I like Slonae, but i'm deathly afraid that she's beginning to believe her own hype
 
#5 ·
The media initiates those things though, and they know that atleast they may have another Chanda. I don't see a problem with it, and actually she's finally making some real money which will help her game if you ask me.

If her heads right....and judging from her mother I think it is
 
#6 · (Edited)
I understand why Stephens would want to take advantage of the media attention, possibly get significant sponsors, etc. Naturally she is proud of her accomplishments, and she did take advantage of a big opportunity. But usually people who do media actually won the tournament.

If I were one of her advisors, I'd tell her to stay away from that stuff until she actually wins tournaments. Because if your focus is on winning tournaments and grand slams, then there is nothing to celebrate until you actually WIN one.

The media/USTA is so anxious to produce a star, and often highlights athletes before they are sure of the athete's career trajectory. Oudin is the obvious example, but also Alexandra Stevenson, who went to the Wimbledon semis from qualies. If I recall correctly, Stevenson was named to some Barbara Walters list, did tons of media, and look at her career.

Not sure Stephens understands yet that everyone else on the WTA will now be gunning for her. Things won't be easier from here on out, they'll be much, much harder. We'll see what happens.
 
#7 ·
So today Sloane was on was on CNN talking about her recent win over Serena Williams and how she plans to be in the top 10 by the end of summer 2013. Later today she will be on the Ellen show as well. It says alot about Serena that when she loses it is talk show worthy not to mention Sloane didnt even win the tournament. I like Sloane alot, however she needs to chill with the media. The media isnt going anywhere she needs to focus on her tennis. The more we see Sloane on television talking about her win over Serena and future of tennis hype, the worse her next beatdown will be by Serena. I hope she knows what she is doing.
So she should turn down these offers? It's not like she withdrew from a tournament this week to go talk to Ellen. :lol: Her net worth has probably quadrupled over the past week. This is terrific exposure for both her and the sport. I don't see why she should be criticized for this.
 
#43 ·
Im not saying she should turn down offers, but the fact that she will be coming up on that fine line where it is inappropriate to continue to do a ton of media given her lack of sucessful results in tournaments. She made a comment earlier this year that she needs to win a tournament this year, so I think she knows this. I'm fan of her's and I want to see her do well, but I also want to see her do it the right way.
 
#27 ·
When they teased her appearance on the Ellen Show, they just called her "the tennis pro who just beat Serena Williams!" Like that's her name. :tears:

I can only imagine Serena's motivation the next time they face each other!! It's gonna be brutal for this poor girl.
And yes. Sharapova treatment for sure.
 
#10 ·
As long as they don't base the interviews solely on "OMG you beat Serena!!" which we all know wouldn't have happened if Serena had been remotely healthy, I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing. As long as Sloane stays focused on tennis and continues improving, it shouldn't be a problem that she's becoming a bigger star. She's got a lot of potential. She's got a good personality and I think a lot of people who watch her on these shows will like her/become a fan, which is good for the sport since it could bring in some viewers/new fans.
 
#18 ·
I don't have an issue with Sloane getting her shine on, but i've seen this less than impressive USTA movie before. As great a champion Serena is, she has never been what they wanted. They are wetting themselves with glee, trying to produce a Serena Williams replacement, who came up through their ranks. I like that Sloane is out there getting her shine and money, but I am worried about how it will affect her going forward. She has not proven anything, nor has she won anything.
 
#28 ·
I don't have an issue with Sloane getting her shine on, but i've seen this less than impressive USTA movie before. As great a champion Serena is, she has never been what they wanted. They are wetting themselves with glee, trying to produce a Serena Williams replacement, who came up through their ranks. I like that Sloane is out there getting her shine and money, but I am worried about how it will affect her going forward. She has not proven anything, nor has she won anything.
This. :worship:
 
#19 ·
I like Sloane alot, however she needs to chill with the media.
What the fuckery does that even mean?

You want her to boycott interviews now? What an absurd demand.

Anyway had Sloane done such a ridiculous thing - TF would rise in anger and complain that Sloane lacks popularity and that she needs to take responsibility and be available and open to the media and promote women's tennis :lol:
 
#20 ·
What the fuckery does that even mean?

You want her to boycott interviews? What an absurd demand.

Anyway had Sloane done such a ridiculous thing - TF would rise in anger and complain that Sloane lacks popularity and that she needs to take responsibility and be available and open to the media and promote women's tennis :lol:
+1.
 
#23 ·
I like Sloane alot & I'm really rooting for her to do well. Has she won a tournament though? If not, 19 is pretty old in tennis years. Hopefully she's won at least a micky mouse tourney already.

I should say 19 is pretty old for tennis greats. You normally see that big tournament win pretty early which puts them on the true international spotlight.
 
#24 ·
:haha::haha:DEAD @ Sloane not winning one title and booking Ellen. It shows the desperation of the American media to make a champion happen. However, I don't see what's wrong with Sloane taking advantage of her opportunity despite the fact that her game hasn't even caught up with the hype. Anna Kournikova made a whole career without winning one WTA title. Why can't Sloane? Let her be great.:lol:
 
#37 ·
This! Utterly charming!!
 
#31 ·
:lol: Everyone enraged because Serena was not completely fit in that match. From Stephens' perspective though, it did not matter one bit. IT was a big stage, a big match, a big opponent, and she managed the situation superbly. I think everyone agreed American's women's tennis seems to be on the up by the evidence from this AO. She is the player who did the best, far and away, of the young crop. So whats the problem with a little exposure? Do you want all US tennis fans to die with the retirement of Serena and Venus?
 
#35 ·
Sloane is beginning to display the same type of reckless bad girl behavior her mother have with her real father. The same type of friendly bad girl behavior Alexandra Stevenson's mother displayed with Julius Erving. Women getting pregnant by pro athletes. I belive there is a word for these types.
lol...how you know they weren't together? She was at BU or BC (can't remember) and he was on the Pats.


The Doc may have been gettin some booty though :D
 
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