Real Reason These Sports Couples Broke Up
Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen
The NFL legend and supermodel split in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. Reports pointed to tensions over Brady’s decision to unretire and continue playing football. They announced the breakup as amicable and focused on co-parenting their children.
Tiger Woods & Lindsey Vonn
The golf icon and Olympic skier ended their relationship in 2015. Both cited their intense schedules and constant travel as the main challenge. They publicly stated they remained friends despite the split.
Rory McIlroy & Caroline Wozniacki
The tennis star and golfer called off their engagement in 2014. McIlroy admitted he wasn’t ready for the commitment of marriage. The breakup famously happened after wedding invitations had already been sent.
P.K. Subban & Lindsey Vonn
Vonn and NHL star Subban parted ways in 2020. The couple announced the breakup on social media with heartfelt posts. They said their lives were moving in different directions.
Maria Sharapova & Grigor Dimitrov
The tennis power couple split in 2015 after two years together. Their demanding tour schedules kept them apart for long stretches. Both continued focusing on their careers after the breakup.
Aaron Rodgers & Danica Patrick
NFL MVP Rodgers and NASCAR star Patrick ended things in 2020. They had been together for over two years before calling it quits. Neither provided an official reason for the separation.
Serena Williams & Common
The tennis great and rapper dated on and off before splitting around 2010. Common later mentioned that their busy work lives made things difficult. They have remained on good terms since the breakup.
Shaquille O’Neal & Shaunie O’Neal
The NBA icon and his wife finalized their divorce in 2011. Shaq has publicly admitted he was to blame for the marriage failing. The couple shares four children and co-parents amicably.
Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy
Jordan and Juanita divorced in 2006 after 17 years of marriage. The split was settled quietly but was one of the costliest in sports history. They cited irreconcilable differences in their filings.
Scottie Pippen & Larsa Pippen
Their tumultuous marriage officially ended in 2021. They had gone through multiple separations and reconciliations over the years. The final split was attributed to irreconcilable differences.
Tony Parker & Eva Longoria
The NBA champion and actress divorced in 2011. Longoria cited infidelity as a reason for the breakup. The split ended their four-year marriage.
Andre Agassi & Brooke Shields
The tennis legend and actress divorced in 1999 after two years. Agassi later revealed personal struggles and lifestyle differences were key issues. Both have since spoken respectfully about their time together.
Gerard Piqué & Shakira
The Barcelona defender and pop icon separated in 2022. Reports of Piqué’s infidelity circulated widely during the breakup. They remain connected as co-parents to their two children.
Cristiano Ronaldo & Irina Shayk
The soccer superstar and model split in 2015 after five years together. Rumors of family disagreements and busy schedules emerged. Neither offered specific details on the breakup.
Neymar & Bruna Marquezine
The Brazilian footballer and actress had an on-off relationship for years. They finally ended things in 2018. Both cited the difficulty of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
Lewis Hamilton & Nicole Scherzinger
The F1 champion and singer broke up for the final time in 2015. Their long-distance relationship often caused tension. They had previously split and reconciled multiple times.
Paige Spiranac & Steven Tinoco
The golf influencer revealed her divorce in 2022. She said their paths diverged as her career rapidly evolved. Tinoco had been supportive of her success, but they grew apart.
Nick Kyrgios & Ajla Tomljanović
The Australian tennis players split in 2017 after dating for over a year. Neither revealed specific reasons for the breakup. Kyrgios later hinted that immaturity played a role.
Lance Armstrong & Sheryl Crow
The cyclist and singer called off their engagement in 2006. Different life stages and family planning were cited as reasons. They parted on respectful terms despite the high-profile split.
Derek Jeter & Minka Kelly
The Yankees legend and actress ended their relationship in 2011. Their demanding work schedules were frequently blamed for the split. They remained friendly despite the breakup.
Wladimir Klitschko & Hayden Panettiere
The heavyweight boxer and actress ended things in 2018. Distance and life changes were contributing factors. They share a daughter and have worked to co-parent effectively.
Andy Roddick & Mandy Moore
The former tennis champion dated the pop star in the early 2000s. They split in 2004 as their careers were taking off in different directions. Both have since moved on amicably.
Greg Norman & Chris Evert
The golfer and tennis legend married in 2008 but divorced a year later. Blending families and career pressures were cited as challenges. Their short-lived marriage ended on respectful terms.
Victoria Azarenka & Billy McKeague
The tennis star split from her partner in 2017. The breakup led to a prolonged custody battle over their son. Azarenka stepped away from tennis briefly due to the legal dispute.
Boris Becker & Lilly Becker
The tennis legend and his wife separated in 2018 after nine years. Legal and financial troubles added strain to their marriage. They finalized their divorce in 2020.
