17 Black Women Who Lived Their Very Best Lives In 2017
Sloane Stephens
Stephens bounced back from an injury and an abysmal ranking to surprise everyone (including her finals opponent, Venus Williams) and win the US Open. The 24-year-old reminded everyone in the world that she’s a force to be reckoned with on the court, and for her efforts, took home a check for $3.7 million.