Following Ivanovic's divorce, Schweinsteiger remains indefinitely denied a particular aspect.
In the world of sports, two of the most glamorous figures once shared a unique bond, both on and off the field. Ana Ivanovic, a former world number one in tennis, and Bastian Schweinsteiger, a former football star for FC Bayern, were once considered one of the most glamorous sports couples in the world. However, their connection was not limited to the sports arena; they were also married for nine years before officially separating in July 2025, citing "irreconcilable differences" according to Ivanovic's lawyer.
Despite their shared history, the two never faced each other on the tennis court. Bastian Schweinsteiger, being a professional footballer, and Ivanovic, a retired tennis player, never competed against each other. This means that the concept of a win-loss record or any tennis defeats involving Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic are not applicable.
In the rare instances when they did play tennis together, Schweinsteiger would become completely exhausted, while Ivanovic would go to the gym afterwards. In an interview, Schweinsteiger shared that Ivanovic often only played with 30% of her strength against him. This was evident in their friendly matches, as Ivanovic continued to show her great love for tennis, even after retiring, as seen in her recent Instagram posts.
Schweinsteiger's sporting dream of a tennis rematch against Ivanovic is now definitively missed. After the separation, he has recently created a goosebump moment with Felix Neureuther at a golf event, but the thrill of a tennis match against his former wife remains elusive.
Ivanovic, on the other hand, continues to be active in the tennis world. Her recent comment on Instagram before the French Open final shows her ongoing interest in the sport. The separation has not dampened her spirit for tennis, and she continues to inspire fans around the world with her passion and skill.
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[4] Schweinsteiger, B. (2025). Golf Event with Felix Neureuther. Retrieved from [link]
[5] Sports Illustrated (2025). The End of an Era: Ivanovic and Schweinsteiger Separate. Retrieved from [link]
Despite their shared history, Ivanovic, a renowned tennis player, and Schweinsteiger, a former football star, never competed against each other. After their separation in 2025, Schweinsteiger's dream of a tennis rematch against his former wife remains unrealized.
