Sloane Stephens, former TFC striker Jozy Altidore announce divorce

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American tennis star Sloane Stephens and former Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore are reportedly headed for splitsville.

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Stephens, who won the U.S. open in 2017, took to social media on Saturday to make the announcement.

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“Jozy and I have decided to end our marriage,” the message shared by Stephens on her Instagram Stories begins.

“Just with peace, I am navigating this transition with mutual respect and kindly ask for privacy during this time,” it continues. “Thanks for your love, understanding and continued support.”

In the post, the 32-year-old Stephens did not provide a reason for the divorce.

A report from gossip news site TMZ said the outlet had reviewed divorce documents filed by Stephens earlier this month in Florida in which she called the marriage “irretrievably broken.”

The two have a prenup, the outlet added.

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Altidore has a child from a previous relationship, however, the two don’t share any kids together.

Stephens and Altidore met while still in middle school but didn’t get together until they reconnected in 2016. They married on Jan. 1, 2022, in Miami Beach, Fla.

Altidore starred in Toronto

Altidore, 36, is a retired soccer pro who represented the U.S. on the international stage and played in various pro leagues including with Major League Soccer’s TFC from 2015-2021.

The Livingston, N.J. native scored 42 goals in 115 appearances for the U.S. men’s national team. He recorded 62 goals in 111 starts for Toronto FC.

Stephens has battled numerous injuries in recent years. She was once ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, though the World Tennis Association now has her ranked 775th.

She reached the final of the Rogers Cup (what is now known as the National Bank Open) in Toronto in 2018 before falling to Simona Halep in three sets.

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