World number three women's tennis player Sloane Stephens has been announced as the new global ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, and received a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 S Coupe to celebrate the partnership.

The 25 year old commented 'I am absolutely honoured to be a part of the Mercedes-Benz global family. Mercedes-Benz is constantly raising the bar in the automotive industry, which is similar to how I approach tennis. We both want to perform at the highest level and be the best in the world'.