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The Latest: Stephens Burns With Ambition at French Open

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8:04 p.m.

Rest assured, Sloane Stephens says, "the fire is still there."

After the 22-year-old American lost in the French Open's fourth round for the fourth consecutive year, she was asked whether the tight, two-hour match against Serena Williams might "sort of re-ignite" her inner fire.

"The flame was never dead," she replied. "I'm motivated. I'm happy. I'm excited to be playing."

Another reporter followed up by asking whether Stephens has made a conscious effort to be "showcasing" her "fire" on court.

"No, I think you guys just see what you want to see.