One of the most harmonious and favorite sports couples, a former Serbian tennis player Well Ivanć (36) and legendary German soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger (39), end their marriage. According to the German tabloid Bild, Ana is the one who decided to put an end to the nine-year marriage, and the divorce papers are pending. were handed over to the court.
The couple, who always seemed idyllic and in love, started their love story in 2014, and they crowned it with a glamorous wedding in Venice two years later. During the marriage, they had three sons, and the family settled in a quiet oasis in Palma de Mallorca, far from the media hype. But this love story also came to an end.
The request was submitted in secret back in November
According to Bild, referring to sources close to the couple, Ana Ivanović filed for divorce in November last year. The procedure was initiated at the Municipal Court in Munich, in the department specializing in family disputes. The official reason for the breakdown of a marriage is “irreconcilable differences”, which is a standard legal formulation that often hides deeper problems.
In addition to the divorce itself, the former number one tennis player in the world also initiated proceedings for the maintenance of their three sons. Given that she and her children live in their family villa in Spain, this legal step was expected. Schweinsteiger, who ended his impressive football career in 2019, traveled a lot for work as a professional commentator for German television ARD, while Ana was devoted to her family.
Has a third person judged the marriage?
Although irreconcilable differences are cited as the official reason, the German media mostly began to speculate about the true causes of the split. According to some writings, one of the main triggers for Ana’s decision could be another woman. Namely, Schweinsteiger was seen in the company of an unknown woman, which fueled rumors of infidelity.
They were considered the most beautiful sports couple
From the very beginning, their relationship was under great media scrutiny. They met through a mutual friend, German tennis player Andrea Petkovi, and sparks immediately flew. Schweinsteiger was in a long-term relationship at the time, but his love for Ana was mine. They got married in July 2016 at a lavish ceremony in Venice, and their photos went around the world.
After the end of their sports careers, they dedicated themselves to a peaceful family life. Ana became a successful entrepreneur, while Schweinsteiger remained connected to football as an analyst. It seemed that they had found the perfect balance, but it seems that the idyll was only apparent.