Nicole Stephens has enjoyed a successful year on the tour and is hotly tipped for success . It was also proof of her exceptional sporting genes -- The 19-year - old will play Italy 's Francesca Schiavone in the opening round of the U.S. Open . She is the daughter of former NFL player John Stephens and ex - model Sybil Smith . Rising star looking to build on promising runs at Wimbledon and the US Open earlier this year .
Nicole Stephens has enjoyed a successful year on the tour and is hotly tipped for success . The 19-year - old will play Italy 's Francesca Schiavone in the opening round of the U.S. Open . She is the daughter of former NFL player John Stephens and ex - model Sybil Smith . Rising star looking to build on promising runs at Wimbledon and the US Open earlier this year .