Sloane Stephens’ Comeback Halted as Sudden Twist Disrupts Guadalajara Thriller

Has Sloane Stephens retired? For fans of the women’s tour, it’s a question that has lingered. At 32, ranked outside the top 900, and absent from professional competition since March, all signs suggested her days on court were behind her. These days, she’s often seen at tournaments working with media outlets. Yet, last month, news broke that the American star would swing her racket once more at the WTA event in Guadalajara, a city where she once reigned. The stage was set for a thrilling return, but not every comeback story ends as planned, as her return was halted in a sudden twist during the Guadalajara thriller.

Sloane Stephens made her long-awaited return at the Guadalajara WTA 500, facing off against Lucrezia Stefanini in a highly anticipated clash. But just as the match was gaining momentum, nature intervened, and light rain began to fall, forcing officials to pause play and dry the lines. The court conditions delayed the final singles match of the day, leaving fans and players in suspense as the American superstar walked off the court, the tension of the comeback moment hanging in the air.

In a recent update, it was confirmed that play has been cancelled for the day in Guadalajara. As shared in a post on X, “Match suspended due to rain at WTA 500 GDL OPEN. The match between Sloane Stephens and Lucrezia Stefanini will continue tomorrow in Guadalajara [Translated from Spanish].” Stephens’ return story remains alive, now poised to resume with fresh energy when the court is ready.

Juego suspendido por lluvia en WTA 500 GDL OPEN. Mañana seguirá el juego entre Sloane Stephens y Lucrezia Stefanini en Guadalajara #wta #wta500 #gdlopen #tenis pic.twitter.com/iidhQBfZMm

— Copadoje Sports (@copadoje) September 10, 2025

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