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 gaini

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