Over the past few years, many young American stars have emerged on the tennis circuit, especially on the women’s side. While the likes of Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova have been much talked about this year owing to their exploits, stars like Alycia Parks and Ashlyn Krueger have also taken big strides in their careers. Another young star who has caught the limelight is 23-year-old Peyton Stearns. She reached the semifinals of the Italian Open and has had a consistent run across the tournaments. As she strives to make it among the best players in the world, here’s a closer look at her roots.
Stearns was also the opponent in Venus Williams’ Citi Open comeback match earlier this month. The American legend defeated Stearns in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. While Stearns has been in the tennis circuit for quite some time, do you know about her background?
Where is Peyton Stearns from? What’s her nationality?
Stearns was born on 8 October 2001 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America. Having been born at a place where tennis was popular, Stearns had all the facilities to take up tennis in her childhood. Later, she chose the University of Texas and went on to represent them. She also became an NCAA champion for the Texas Longhorns, the first player from the University to do so.
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Although Stearns hails from Ohio, her mother, Denise Stearns, is a UT graduate. As a result, she chose that University and went on to create history. “When I was being recruited, deep down, I think she really wanted me to go to Texas, but she did her best not to show it. When I chose Texas, I think she was really happy, but she definitely didn’t try to influence me in any way. She wanted it to be my choice,” she said.
What are Peyton Stearns’ ethnicity and religion?
Coming from American roots, Stearns loves to play in the US Open Swing, which is the favorite part of her season. However, she has never publicly stated the faith and religion that she follows, nor is there any information available in public about her parents’ religious beliefs.
Which high school did Peyton Stearns attend?
Hailing from Mason, Ohio, Stearns took grade school at St. Margaret of York there and attended online classes in her high school. With her family ties being deeply rooted in Texas, Stearns went on to attend the University of Texas and represented that University in college tournaments.
“Not only is Peyton one of the top recruits in the nation, but the way she handles herself, her values and her drive embody everything that Texas Athletics is about,” said head coach Howard Joffe of the program. Indeed, she didn’t disappoint and went on to win the NCAA Championships in 2022.
The American sensation has transitioned from the junior circuit to the big stage quickly. She is among the top 50 of the WTA rankings and is gradually on the rise. She will next be seen in action at the National Bank Open, where she faces Emma Raducanu in the round of 64.
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