Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore ending marriage after 4 years
Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore have filed for divorce in Florida, a development announced publicly with a request for privacy and mutual respect. The split involves two high-profile athletes at distinct stages of their professional lives, making the personal news notable both for fans and for the sports communities each occupies.
Sloane Stephens: comeback, rankings and schedule
Sloane Stephens recently returned to Grand Slam competition after a period away from the highest level of play. She reached the Australian Open by advancing through three rounds of qualifying but was eliminated in the first round by Karolina Pliskova. This appearance marked her first Grand Slam outing since a loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Australian Open.
Stephens has a career-high singles ranking of No. 3 and is currently ranked 775 in the world singles standings. She plans to continue her comeback later this month when she competes at a WTA 500 tournament in Merida, Mexico. In recognition of charitable work related to her foundation, Stephens received the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the ESPYs in July 2025.
Jozy Altidore: playing career highlights and new ownership role
Jozy Altidore's playing career includes 62 goals in 139 regular-season Major League Soccer matches with Toronto between 2015 and 2021. His club history also lists time with New York Red Bulls, Villarreal, Xerez, Hull, Bursaspor, AZ Alkmaar and Sunderland. On the international stage, Altidore scored 42 goals in 115 appearances for the U. S. national team from 2007 to 2019 and last appeared for the national side in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup final. He is a two-time U. S. Soccer Federation player of the year.
Earlier this week he joined an ownership group for an expansion soccer venture in Oklahoma City, partnering with high-profile investors in that project.
Marriage timeline, announcement and what comes next
The couple met while in middle school at Boca Prep in Florida and were childhood sweethearts. They became engaged in 2019 and were married in January 2022 in a ceremony at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach. Stephens is 32 years old and Altidore is 36 years old.
The formal filing for divorce took place in Florida. Stephens announced the decision on social media on Saturday, asking for privacy and noting that she is navigating the transition with mutual respect. Details of the legal process and next steps were not provided publicly and may evolve.
Context and implications
The separation intersects with active, public phases of both athletes' lives: Stephens is in the midst of a competitive comeback with immediate tournament plans, while Altidore has transitioned into an ownership role tied to a new soccer project. Both developments mean the individuals involved will continue to be in the public eye as the legal and personal matters move forward.
- Key points: Filed for divorce in Florida; public announcement made on Saturday; request for privacy.
- Sloane Stephens: recent Grand Slam return, Australian Open qualifying success, current ranking 775, WTA 500 in Merida planned.
- Jozy Altidore: MLS scoring record with Toronto, 42 international goals, new involvement in an Oklahoma City ownership group.
Recent updates indicate this is an active and developing personal matter for both individuals. Further details may emerge as the legal process progresses and as each athlete continues with professional commitments.
