"No money, just pride": Sloane Stephens opens up on main negative to playing Olympic Games as Paris cycle begins

America’s tennis star Sloane Stephens has stated that playing at the Olympics is all about ‘pride’. The mega-event is set to take place in the summer this year in the French capital city of Paris.

Stephens is amongst a host of stars who are in contention to become a part of Team USA in the women’s singles category where there are four slots available.

Stephen was recently quoted in a report where she stated that if she is selected again, she will be really proud of that but if not, there will be other events going on where she can take part.

"The Olympics is no money, just pride,” she said. “If you don't make it, you still have an opportunity to go and play another tournament and make money and continue. So that's not too bad.

“But obviously I have played an Olympics before, super grateful to have played in Rio. It was an amazing experience. If I made it again, obviously that would be super special and I'd be super excited.

“But again, there is a lot of tennis left to be played and a lot of tournaments left to be played and a full clay season ahead of us. Obviously, just going to try to do my best to make it. If not, I'll be watching on TV.”