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Stephens vs Stearns: Guadalajara Quarterfinal Showdown
18 Sep
Summary
- Sloane Stephens and Peyton Stearns will compete in the Guadalajara Open quarterfinals.
- Stearns recently upset Diane Parry, while Stephens advanced past Janice Tjen.
- Stephens leads their head-to-head series 2-0, with both matches going to tiebreaks.
American tennis players Sloane Stephens and Peyton Stearns are scheduled to compete in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Guadalajara Open presented by Santander. This WTA 500 event is being held on outdoor hard courts at the Centro Panamericano de Tenis in Zapopan, Mexico. The prize money for the tournament totals $1,206,446.
Stephens reached the quarterfinals by defeating Janice Tjen in a closely contested match that required two tiebreaks, ultimately winning 7-6(4), 7-6(3). This result marks another step in her comeback season. Meanwhile, Stearns achieved a significant upset by defeating fourth-seed Diane Parry with a score of 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the last eight.
In their head-to-head history, Stephens leads Stearns 2-0, with both previous encounters occurring on clay courts. Their most recent match was at the 2024 Rouen Open, where Stephens emerged victorious in three sets. Betting odds suggest a close match, with Stearns holding a slight statistical advantage in crucial areas like second-serve return points and break-point saving percentage. However, Stephens' past success against Stearns, winning both their previous matches, adds an intriguing dynamic to their upcoming quarterfinal encounter.
