Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore Announce Split After Four-Year Marriage

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens and soccer veteran Jozy Altidore have decided to end their marriage after four years.

Sloane Stephens, the 32-year-old 2017 US Open champion, and Jozy Altidore, the 36-year-old former U.S. Men’s National Team striker, have officially ended their four-year marriage. The announcement surfaced via a digital statement on Stephens’ verified Instagram account, confirming the dissolution of a union that began with a wedding ceremony on New Year’s Day in 2022. This high-profile athletic pairing concludes after nearly half a decade of marriage, with the tennis professional requesting privacy as they navigate this personal transition.

Stephens reached the pinnacle of her sport on September 9, 2017, when she defeated Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 to claim the US Open title at Arthur Ashe Stadium. That victory marked her first Grand Slam trophy and solidified her status as a premier competitor on the WTA circuit. Following that triumph, she ascended to a career-high ranking of world number 3 in July 2018. Her consistency on the court was further evidenced by a runner-up finish at the 2018 French Open, where she pushed Simona Halep to three sets on the red clay of Roland Garros.

Altidore’s professional trajectory is defined by 115 international appearances for the United States between 2007 and 2019. During those 12 years of service, the forward netted 42 goals, placing him third on the all-time scoring list for the men's national program. His club career spanned multiple continents, including significant stints with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer, where he secured the MLS Cup in 2017, and Villarreal in Spain’s La Liga. The New Jersey native also competed in the English Premier League for Hull City and Sunderland, showcasing his physical presence across diverse tactical environments.

The couple’s relationship history dates back to their childhood in Florida, though they did not begin dating until 2016. Their engagement was made public in April 2019, leading to their eventual nuptials at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami. Throughout their time together, both athletes balanced demanding global travel schedules, with Stephens competing in approximately 20 to 25 tournaments annually across five continents while Altidore managed the rigors of domestic league play and international qualifiers.

In her social media correspondence, Stephens characterized the decision to part ways as one made with mutual respect. She emphasized that the shift in their relationship is intended to be peaceful, focusing on a forward-looking perspective for both parties. The 2017 US Open winner expressed gratitude for the support system surrounding her, specifically mentioning the love and understanding received from her fan base during this period of domestic change.

Statistically, the duo represented one of the most decorated couples in American sports history. Altidore’s 115 caps and 42 goals are complemented by Stephens’ eight career WTA singles titles and her 2018 year-end finals appearance in Singapore. While their paths now diverge, their individual contributions to the American sporting landscape remain etched in the record books. Stephens continues to compete on the professional tour, while Altidore’s legacy is cemented through his two-time U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year awards earned in 2013 and 2016. No further legal details regarding the filing were disclosed in the initial public statement.