Sloane Stephens appears to be making the most of her time in South Africa after arriving in the country ahead of the Africa Cares Tennis Challenge, which begins on Saturday 3 December. She explored the Londolozi Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s original private reserves, spent three days and “loved it.”
The American tennis superstar gave her fans and social media followers a glimpse of her fun time at the Londolozi Game Reserve, calling herself “Ranger Sloane” as she and Jozy Altidore toured the park for three days. , soaking up the environment.
“Call me Ranger Sloane. Three days of adventures with @londolozi…not one complaint! Love it here,” Stephens wrote on Instagram.
Stephens was really overwhelmed by her game reserve experience, which suggests it was one of her best experiences.
“Best possible summary of the last 3 days. Honestly doesn’t even begin to show how amazing this experience has been,” Stephens wrote in another post on Instagram.
Stephens touched down in the African nation with her husband and American soccer star Altidore a few days ago, excited to explore and learn. She will take part in the two-day Africa Cares Tennis Challenge in Johannesburg, an annual showcase event held in partnership with UNICEF South Africa and aims to raise awareness of gender-based violence and discrimination.
Ons Jabeur, Martina Hingis and Karolina Pliskova are among the other players joining Stephens for the December 3-4 showcase event.
“It’s a dream come true” – Sloane Stephens on her trip to South Africa for the Africa Cares Tennis Challenge
Off the tennis court, Sloane Stephens has been active in a great deal of social work over the years through the Sloane Stephens Foundation, launched in 2013. The non-profit organization was founded by former champion of the US Open with the purpose of using tennis as a tool to help young people with limited resources in the United States.
Regarding her trip to South Africa to participate in the exhibition tournament, Stephens expressed her excitement at being in the country and stated plans to take her foundation’s work globally.
“Of all the trips I’ve taken in my career, this will be my first trip to Africa and it’s a dream come true,” Stephens wrote in a post on her LinkedIn page.
“The Sloane Stephens Foundation also has some activations planned. I told you we’re going global!” she added.
The American star finished her 2022 tennis season ranked 37th in the WTA rankings, with an 18-17 win-loss record in singles throughout the season.
