World No. 35 Sloane Stephens has announced the debut of her own podcast, "Sincerely, Sloane," on Monday, May 13th.
Stephens becomes the latest high-profile tennis player to swap the racket for the microphone, joining fellow WTA players such as Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Garcia, and ATP star Nick Kyrgios.
Recently, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams also confirmed that she will join the podcasting landscape by hosting six episodes in June For the Carnegie Museum Of Art.
Uninterrupted, an athlete empowerment brand founded by NBA legend LeBron James, will produce Stephens' podcast. In the trailer, the former US Open champion introduces herself as the host and the wife of one half of a sporting couple to US men's soccer star Jozy Altidore.
"Introducing Sincerely, Sloane Hosted by pro tennis player, entrepreneur, wife, and parent, @SloaneStephens. We're peeling back the layers to share real stories and life-changing moments with the brightest stars in sports, entertainment, and more, dropping Monday, May 13th."
She discusses what fans can expect on the pod throughout the season, and she will be joined by the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and culture. Stephens promises to "get real" with her guests, and they will reveal "the perspectives, routines, and products" that allow them to thrive.
The former World No. 3 is currently in Europe, where she suffered a setback in her bid to move into the seeding positions for Roland Garros. Stephens was beaten by Yulia Putintseva in the second round of the Italian Open this past week.
Currently ranked 33rd in the live rankings, Stephens will compete at her next tournament in Strasbourg, where 500 points will be up for grabs, but won't French Open seedings will be unaffected. So far, it has been a decent clay swing for the 31-year-old, who bagged an eighth career title in Rouen last month.
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