6 US Women's Tennis Stars to Watch After the BNP Paribas Open

Peyton Stearns, a former NCAA champion at the University of Texas in 2022, became the first player in the program's history to win an NCAA single title.

Since then, she has been on a steady climb and reached the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open in 2024. Currently, WTA ranked #44, Stearns is proof that college tennis can be a strong foundation for success on the pro tour, and she seems ready for every scenario, thanks to her booming forehand and powerful serve.