There’s no place like home for new US Open champion Sloane Stephens

The 24-year-old’s ruthless demolition of fellow American Madison Keys on Arthur Ashe Stadium to win her maiden major on Saturday is sure to have sponsors lining up at her door.

Stephens, however, gave an indication of her down-to-earth attitude when she sat down for a chat with her vanquished opponent on court and later revealed that one of the highlights of her day had been spotting actor James Spader in the stands.

“Where am I happy?” she pondered in front of a small group of reporters at the Flushing Meadows players’ lounge.

“When I’m at home, in my bed, eating takeout with the TV on. With my fireplace on. Blacklist is my favourite show, did you see he was here today?

“Oh my God I love him, it’s like watching a good movie, in your bed, with your fireplace on, in your PJs, it doesn’t get any better than that.

“I did (see him). Obviously it was not a distraction.”

Stephens had plenty of time to watch TV earlier this year having only got back on the training court in May after having foot surgery in January.