Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore Announce Divorce

American tennis star Sloane Stephens and retired soccer forward Jozy Altidore have announced their divorce after four years of marriage. Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion, shared the news on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, stating that the couple decided to end their relationship amicably.

"Jozy and I have decided to end our marriage," Stephens wrote. "With peace, I am navigating this transition with mutual respect and kindly ask for privacy during this time. Thank you for your love, understanding and continued support." The 32-year-old athlete did not elaborate on the reasons for the split in her post.

Court documents filed by Stephens earlier this month in Florida describe the marriage as irretrievably broken. The couple, who signed a prenuptial agreement, have no children together, though Altidore has a child from a previous relationship.

Stephens and Altidore first met as middle school students at Boca Prep in Florida but did not begin dating until they reconnected in 2016. They announced their engagement in April 2019 and married on January 1, 2022, at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach. Both have represented the United States in international sports,...