Sloane Stephens vs Renata Zarazua Preview & Prediction | 2026 Auckland Open (ASB Classic) | First Round
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Former Grand Slam champion Sloane Stephens goes up against Renata Zarazua in the first-round of the Auckland Open.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: ASB Tennis Center, Auckland, New Zealand
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Sloane Stephens vs Renata Zarazua prediction
Sloane Stephens only played six matches in 2025 and was not able to pick up a victory in any of them. The American, who won the US Open in 2017, has struggled with a foot injury for quite some time but is ready to make another comeback at the start of 2026. The 32-year-old’s current ranking is down at 897 in the world.
Renata Zarazua is her first-round opponent in Auckland. The Mexican reached three finals on the ITF circuit in 2025, winning two titles in Macon and Austin. Her best WTA result saw her make it through to the semi-finals in Sao Paulo. She is ranked 79 in the world.
There are too many questions marks over the fitness of Stephens in terms of her overall level and Zarazua will want the scalp of beating a former world number three and a former Grand Slam champion. The Mexican won’t have a better chance than now.
Sloane Stephens vs Renata Zarazua tip: Renata Zarazua to win
