The news is out. After much talk, Ana Ivanovic and Bastian Schweinsteiger have officially ended their marriage. A statement from the former Serbian tennis star’s lawyer confirmed the split. Their union lasted nine years. The couple also shared three children during that time.
Christian Schertz, who represents the former Roland Garros champion, spoke about the situation. He said the split came down to “irreconcilable differences.” Schertz also told the German newspaper ‘Bild’ that fans should “understand and give them their space.” It’s a common plea when public figures face private heartbreak.
For many years, they were one of sport’s most famous power couples. You could often find their pictures together. Their last public outing was in Berlin last September. That was at the Laver Cup tennis tournament. After that, they posted a family photo around Christmas time. But beneath the surface, things were already changing.
Reports suggest their marriage hit trouble due to Bastian’s busy schedule. The former German football star, known from Bayern Munich and Manchester United, travels often. He works as a television commentator, which keeps him on the road. Meanwhile, Ana stayed home in Serbia, looking after their children. This kind of lifestyle can be tough on any family.
But the official statement might not tell the whole story. German media have been reporting another detail. In June, Bastian Schweinsteiger was seen kissing a new woman. Sources say she is someone he has known since childhood, perhaps from their school days. This new partner is said to be Bulgarian. She reportedly joined the former World Champion on a trip to Mallorca. Before that, they had also spent time together in Morocco. It seems life moves on, even for the most famous pairs.