By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, February 21, 2026Photo credit score: Technifibre
Sloane Stephens and soccer star husband Jozy Altidore are divorcing.
The 2017 US Open champion Stephens introduced on social media the couple is ending their four-year marriage and have filed for divorce.
“Jozy and I’ve determined to finish our marriage,” Stephens posted on Instagram Tales. “With peace, I’m navigating this transition with mutual respect and kindly ask for privateness throughout this time.
“Thanks in your love, understanding and continued help.’
The 32-year-old Stephens and Altidore obtained engaged in 2019. The previous couple are childhood mates, who met in center college in Boca Prep, Florida.
Final season, a persistent foot harm left Stephens struggling to run with out ache.
Final month at Melbourne Park, Stephens was flying excessive once more as she performed via qualifying to succeed in the Australian Open principal draw.
A 12 months in the past, Stephens suffered via a career-worst 13-match shedding streak unfold via 2024-2025, together with an AO first-round loss to No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in January, 2025 as she tried to play via the ache.
At the moment ranked No. 775, Stephens is hopeful of rebuilding her rating this spring.
“Yeah! How stunning is that?,” Stephens informed Flashscore of her first three-match profitable streak since 2024 on the AO. “I really feel like that’s fairly good. It’s attention-grabbing whenever you win three matches and the event hasn’t even began but. I’m pleased with the place I’m at.
“Clearly there’s an extended technique to go since I’m on that protected rating, however I really feel there’s loads of good tennis left. It’s thrilling for me.”
Regardless of accidents, she has been a significant presence throughout her restoration. Stephens served as a tennis TV analyst for TNT’s Roland Garros protection and has labored for Tennis Channel up to now.
