<p>Eight years on since lifting the title, Sloane Stephens says the experience of winning the US Open as an American is "unreal". </p><p>Stephens defeated compatriot Madison Keys to the title but it's Keys who has will have her eyes set on US Open glory this year after having secured her maiden Grand Slam title in Australia at the start of the year.</p><p>Speaking with CNN's Amanda Davies, Stephens began by discussing the news that this year's US Open will offer record prize money and whether the move goes far enough to satisfy players financial demands. </p>
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Eight years on since lifting the title, Sloane Stephens says the experience of winning the US Open as an American is "unreal".

Stephens defeated compatriot Madison Keys to the title but it's Keys who has will have her eyes set on US Open glory this year after having secured her maiden Grand Slam title in Australia at the start of the year.

Speaking with CNN's Amanda Davies, Stephens began by discussing the news that this year's US Open will offer record prize money and whether the move goes far enough to satisfy players financial demands.

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