Peyton Stearns calls for more crowd support after win over Williams sisters
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Peyton Stearns expressed her desire for increased crowd support following her victory alongside partner Marta Kostyuk over Venus and Serena Williams at the Cincinnati Open. Stearns noted that the turnout was mainly family and friends, which she found disappointing given the match's locale. The 24-year-old aimed to raise enthusiasm for her next match. Stearns is a former NCAA champion and has seen success in her career, including a recent third-round appearance at the French Open.
- •Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk defeat Venus and Serena Williams
- •Stearns seeks more hometown crowd support at the Cincinnati Open
- •She won the NCAA championship in 2022
- •Stearns reached the third round at the French Open in 2023
- •Next match expected to have a more engaged crowd
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Stearns says lack of crowd support vs Williams sisters 'stung'
"Mason native Peyton Stearns said she'd love her hometown crowd to show more support for her than it showed in a win vs Venus and Serena Williams.
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