# Sloane Stephens def. Yuliia Starodubtseva

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:13541891/sloane-stephens-vs-yuliia-starodubtseva
Tour: WTA

Sloane Stephens defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-4 5-7 6-2 in the 2026 Memphis Classic first round on hard courts on July 28, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 5-7 6-2
- Tournament: Memphis Classic
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-07-28

## Player comparison
| Field | Sloane Stephens | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | UKR |
| Birth date | 1993-03-20 | 2000-02-17 |
| Age | 33 | 26 |
| Height | 170 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 307 | 62 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 225 | 1008 |
| Elo (entering) | 1618 | 1739 |
| Current career W-L | 304-249 | 32-41 |
| Current career earnings | $19,621,719 | $2,821,320 |

Pre-match H2H: Sloane Stephens 0-0 Yuliia Starodubtseva.

## Stats
| Stat | Sloane Stephens | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| 1st serve % | 56.6% | 60.4% |
| 1st serve points won % | 65.0% | 62.3% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 47.8% | 35.0% |
| BP saved % | 58.3% | 53.3% |
| BP converted % | 46.7% | 41.7% |
| Service points won % | 57.6% | 51.5% |
| Return points won % | 48.5% | 42.4% |
| Total points won % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.5 | -5.5 |
| Match Return+ | +5.5 | -0.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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