Tennis Star Sloane Stephens Announces Split From Husband Jozy Altidore

The former U.S. Open champion and retired soccer player have decided to end their marriage after just over a year.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:57am

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Tennis star Sloane Stephens has announced on social media that she and her husband, retired soccer player Jozy Altidore, are getting divorced. The two married in January 2022 but Stephens cited the marriage as "irretrievably broken" in divorce documents filed earlier this month in Florida. Stephens and Altidore met in middle school but didn't get together until reconnecting in 2016.

Why it matters

Stephens and Altidore were a high-profile celebrity couple, with both being successful professional athletes. Their split after just over a year of marriage highlights the challenges that even seemingly perfect couples can face, and the difficulty of maintaining a relationship in the public eye.

The details

According to the divorce documents, Stephens and Altidore had a prenuptial agreement in place. While Altidore has a child from a previous relationship, the two did not have any children together. Stephens indicated she is navigating the split with "mutual respect" and asked for privacy.

  • Stephens and Altidore married on January 1, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.
  • Stephens filed for divorce earlier this month in Florida.

The players

Sloane Stephens

A professional tennis player who won the U.S. Open in 2017. She was once ranked as high as #3 in the world, though she is currently ranked 775th.

Jozy Altidore

A retired professional soccer player who played in Major League Soccer and abroad, as well as for the United States Men's National Team, scoring 42 goals in 115 appearances.

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What they’re saying

“I am navigating this situation with mutual respect and I kindly ask that everyone respect my privacy as I navigate this new chapter.”

— Sloane Stephens

The takeaway

The split between Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore, both successful athletes, serves as a reminder that even high-profile relationships can face challenges, and that privacy and mutual respect are important during difficult times.