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Rising Star Peyton Stearns Reaches No. 28 in WTA

7/22/2025

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Peyton McKenzie Stearns, a dynamic 23-year-old tennis sensation from Cincinnati, is making waves on the WTA circuit. Since turning pro in June 2022, she has soared to a career-high ranking of No. 28, clinched WTA finals, and triumphed over top-10 competitors. A former NCAA champion with the University of Texas, her journey is just beginning.

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Peyton McKenzie Stearns, a dynamic 23-year-old tennis sensation from Cincinnati, is making waves on the WTA circuit. Since turning pro in June 2022, she has soared to a career-high ranking of No. 28, clinched WTA finals, and triumphed over top-10 competitors. A former NCAA champion with the University of Texas, her journey is just beginning.