Peyton Stearns vs Sloane Stephens Preview & Prediction | 2026 Guadalajara Open | Quarter-Final
by Alex Meechan ·
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Sloane Stephens takes on Peyton Stearns at the Guadalajara Open.
Ranking points: WTA 500
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Venue: Panamerican Tennis Center, Guadalajara, Mexico
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Peyton Stearns vs Sloane Stephens prediction
Peyton Stearns advanced to the quarter-finals of the Guadalajara Open after a straight sets win over Diane Parry. After winning four consecutive games to take the opening set, Stearns fell 4-0 behind in the second but responded and fought back to win 6-2 7-5. She finished with only 11 unforced errors. This victory followed a 6-3 6-2 win over 2025 finalist Emiliana Arango.
Sloane Stephens continued her resurgence after getting past Janice Tjen. The former US Open champion showed considerable resilience, particularly after falling 5-2 behind in the second set, and recovering to force another tiebreak before closing out the match. Stephens won 7-6 (4) 7-6 (3). The American had previously beaten qualifier Carole Monnet.
Stephens leads the head-to-head 2-0, but they have only faced each other on clay. This should be a very different contest at altitude, where Stearns’ heavier forehand can do more damage. Stephens, however, has shown this week that she can be extremely difficult to beat once again.
Peyton Stearns vs Sloane Stephens tip: Both players to win a set
