Tennis star Anastasia Potapova reveals divorce to fellow player in shocking interview

Russian tennis star Anastasia Potapova has revealed she and fellow tennis player Alexander Shevchenko divorced late last year.Potapova, 23, and Shevchencko, 24, married in December 2023 after going public with their relationship in 2022.They split after the 2024 US Open.Potapova, ranked 33rd in the world, opened up about the split in an extensive interview with Bolshe.“I really wish ‘Sasha’ — I can say it on camera, I’m not ashamed of these words — I really wish him all the best, and he deserves all the best,” she said.

“I wish him all the best with his career, as well, because he’s very talented and he has to keep working and developing as a player.“But I guess we had problems.Some couples get over these problems, and some don’t.

Unfortunately, we were one of the couples that didn’t.”Potapova and Shevchenko removed each other from their social media pages before later confirming their divorce to the public.The Russian said it was difficult continuing to play in tournaments while being asked about her relationship status.“My team, my close ones, even me, we were all shocked by how mentally strong I could be,” Potapova said.“Every other person came to me and asked, ‘So what, you two broke up?’ On tour, outside the tour.Of course, it’s not really polite, but it’s life and people are curious.

It’s like a TV show for them.“I think I needed to put an end to it, to end things officially, so I wouldn’t get those questions anymore.I think that was the last step I needed to finally set myself free.

I have incredible parents, who understand me the way I am,” she said.“They never judge me, never judge my choices: ‘Wedding? OK, we’ll have a wedding.Divorce? Sad, painful, but how we help you?’ Mum had a great relationship with Sasha; I hope she still does.

She actually supported both me and Sasha, worked two jobs, so to speak, and I’m grateful to her for it.“Despite everything, I clung onto the last bits of my sani...