Marketa Vondrousova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, is going through a challenging time. She recently announced her separation from her husband, Stepan Simek, after just over a year of marriage. The couple met as teenagers and began dating in 2016. They got engaged after Vondrousova’s silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and married in July 2022. Vondrousova cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and revealed that Simek had moved out of their home along with their cat. Adding to Vondrousova’s emotional distress is the recent passing of her grandfather, who battled cancer. She flew back to the Czech Republic to spend time with him before his death. Vondrousova’s grandfather played a significant role in her tennis career, supporting her throughout her journey. Despite the personal setbacks, Vondrousova remains focused on her tennis career and is currently ranked No. 7 in the world.