Dominika Cibulková’s Divorce and New Relationship: A Look at the Split and Its Aftermath

Former professional tennis player Dominika Cibulková and her husband of nearly ten years, Michal Navara, are divorcing, a separation confirmed in early February 2026 after months of speculation. The split has garnered significant attention in the Slovak sports community and beyond, complicated by Cibulková’s subsequent relationship with Tibor Vincze, the ex-husband of a close friend.

Confirmation and Initial Statements

Cibulková publicly addressed the separation via an Instagram post, responding to mounting rumors and misinformation. She stated, “Together with Michal, after a long period, we decided to travel our separate ways. It was not an easy decision, but we still remain parents of our children who respect each other. Children are and always will be our biggest priority.” [Source: Women’s Tennis Blog] She emphasized the need for privacy during this difficult time and requested that people refrain from further speculation.

In an interview with Slovak woman magazine, Cibulková expressed her desire to protect her family from public scrutiny. “Only the two people involved know how a person lives in a particular household,” she said. [Source: lnginnorthernbc.ca]

The Path to Separation

The couple had been living apart for several months prior to the public announcement. Cibulková described a gradual drifting apart, noting that they had evolved from the young couple who initially met and built a life together. “At a certain point, we were not the same twenty-five-year-aged people…there comes a time when even those two people don’t know what’s going on and perceive that something is wrong,” she revealed. [Source: lnginnorthernbc.ca] She admitted to initially maintaining a “100% fake” image of a perfect family, but ultimately recognized the need for change.

A New Relationship and Complicated Connections

Adding another layer to the situation, Cibulková has begun a relationship with Tibor Vincze, a longtime family friend and the former husband of Alexandra Vincze. This development has led to two divorces within their social circle. [Source: newsdirectory3.com] Vincze and Navara were previously business partners, co-founding the catering company BAGETA 89 s.r.o. In September 2025, before dissolving the partnership just months later. [Source: newsdirectory3.com]

Reactions and Legal Proceedings

Alexandra Vincze, Tibor’s soon-to-be ex-wife, expressed her pain and betrayal in an interview, detailing her suspicions that began in April 2025. [Source: newsdirectory3.com] Michal Navara reportedly initiated the divorce proceedings, appearing deeply affected by the separation. [Source: newsdirectory3.com] The couple is now communicating through lawyers as the divorce moves forward.

Cibulková’s Outlook

Despite the difficulties, Cibulková expressed a sense of liberation and a positive outlook for the future. “I have to say that in the end it’s also good that we’re talking about it, because I can finally name the feeling I have inside me. And that’s freedom,” she stated. [Source: lnginnorthernbc.ca] She intends to focus on new endeavors and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead, and hopes to maintain a friendly relationship with Navara in the future.