Kristina Mladenovic is about to step onto Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open mixed doubles final on January 30, 2026. She and her partner, Manuel Guinard, will be the center of the spotlight as the French star is chasing another major title against Australia’s Olivia Gadecki and John Peers. But for many tennis fans, such big matches often bring back old memories, including Kristina’s high-profile relationship with former US Open Champion, Dominic Thiem. Let’s take a look back at their high-profile love story and what led to their breakup.
What caused the breakup of Kristina Mladenovic and Dominic Thiem?
Kristina Mladenovic and Dominic Thiem were one of tennis’ most-talked about couples between 2017 and 2019. Their romance was visible across tournaments, player boxes, and social media. But before things could move forward, the couple quietly ended their relationship in November 2019. Gradually, Dominic explained the reason behind their split in his interviews and highlighted that, unlike the speculated drama, their decision to part ways was rooted in the brutal demands of professional tennis.
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