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Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore End Their Marriage
21 Feb
Summary
- Tennis player Sloane Stephens announced the end of her marriage to soccer star Jozy Altidore.
- The couple, together since 2016, married on New Year's Day in 2022.
- Stephens cited the intense training and season schedules as a reason for their wedding timing.
Tennis player Sloane Stephens confirmed on Saturday, February 21, 2026, that her marriage to retired soccer star Jozy Altidore has ended. Stephens, 32, shared the news on her Instagram Stories, expressing that the couple is proceeding through this transition with mutual respect and requesting privacy. They had been a couple since 2016, reconnecting after attending the same school in Florida. Altidore proposed in 2019, and they exchanged vows on New Year's Day in 2022 in Bal Harbour, Florida.
Stephens explained that marrying on the start of a new year symbolized a fresh beginning, especially given their demanding athletic schedules. She noted that the COVID-19 pandemic shifted their plans, reminding them of life's uncertainties and the importance of cherishing time together. Altidore, 36, who retired from soccer in 2023, previously discussed how marriage impacted his career choices, stating family considerations became paramount when selecting a team.
