Tennis stars Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko, who tied the knot at the tender age of 22 in December 2023, may already be calling it quits just nine months into their marriage. Eagle-eyed fans have been quick to speculate on the couple’s relationship status after Potapova unfollowed her husband on Instagram and scrubbed all traces of their life together from her profile.
Anastasia Potapova of Russia & Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan recreate Roman Holiday photos ahead of the 2024 Internazionali BNL D’Italia WTA 1000 tennis tournament
The sudden social media cleanse has set the rumor mill into overdrive, with many questioning whether the young tennis duo has already hit a rocky patch—or worse, split for good.
Potapova and Shevchenko were believed to have started dating in late 2022, with the Russian WTA star revealing during an interview with Tennis.com at the 2023 Roland Garros that they had been together for six months. At the time, the lovebirds appeared to be juggling their globe-trotting tennis careers effortlessly, with Potapova gushing about how supportive Shevchenko was amid their hectic schedules.
“It’s really helpful to have someone who can support you,” Potapova said. “Not just on your team, but someone you’re close to, who knows tennis and wants what’s best for you.”
Despite initial concerns from fans that the pair had rushed into engagement and marriage, Potapova and Shevchenko seemed to be thriving both on and off the court, each reaching their career-high rankings during their relationship. Potapova soared to No. 21 in the WTA rankings in June 2023, while Shevchenko reached his personal best at No. 45 in February 2024.
But now, just months later, the couple’s picture-perfect romance may be unraveling in front of the world. Fans are left wondering if the pressures of fame, travel, and tennis have taken their toll on the young stars—or if there’s more to the story behind their sudden social media split. (photo: Jimmie48)