Published 02/05/2023, 3:34 PM EST
American tennis icon Sloane Stephens decided to surprise an adorable fan before the Dallas Open. As Sloane begins her 2023 season with a match against 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys, her fans were certainly not expecting this heartwarming treat before her match. However, you will never guess who this fan is.
Well, she is Sloane Stephens. Yes, you heard that right! Sloane Stephens met her namesake before her Dallas Open match. The two seemed to be spending an awesome time with each other. The video of Sloane and her little fan enjoying their time together has instantly gone viral on Twitter.
Sloane Stephens rocks it with Sloane Stephens!
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The video was posted on the official Twitter handle of Dallas Open on Twitter. In the video, we see Sloane Stephens meeting her little friend from Buddy for Life. Buddy for Life is an organization that seeks to promote the status of patients with Down Syndrome. Little Sloane Stephens was seen enjoying herself thoroughly with Big Sloane.
The two not only hit the court together, but also clicked a ton of pictures. In a few candid shots, the duo was seen laughing and bonding- and maybe even sharing some private jokes! The sight of two Sloanes grabbing a racket is adorable, but at the same time, little Sloane’s power strokes on the court are admirable to another extent.
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Although she seemed to be a little shy at first, Sloane did not hesitate to slam her racket against one of the USA’s most popular WTA icons. What makes the video more adorable is the child’s delightful smile at meeting her idol with a giant pink bow on her head.
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Sloane Stephens has always been one of a kind. Be it taking time out to meet a namesake fan, or giving a shout-out to a small business that won her heart– Stephens has gone all out. In a similar fashion, this month, the Black History Month, she took to interviewing her mother on the special occasion.
Sloane’s mother, Sybil Smith, is a celebrated swimmer. She is a legend at the Boston University back from when she became the first African-American woman to be named the first-team Division I All-American swimmer.
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Sloane’s heartwarming antics are always welcomed with delight by her fans. Similarly, her little meetup with her namesake is sure to break the internet’s cuteness meter.