Arina Rodionova and Tyrone “Ty” Vickery have announced their divorce after nearly a decade of marriage, citing a year-long separation. The news came shortly after the tennis star launched an OnlyFans account, which has drawn significant attention.
Here’s what the announcement revealed, the events leading up to it, and what it means for both athletes.
Arina Rodionova and Tyrone “Ty” Vickery announce divorce on Instagram
Australian tennis player Arina Rodionova and former Australian Football League player Ty Vickery announced their divorce on January 21, 2025, via a joint Instagram video.
The couple, married since 2015, revealed they had spent the past year separated. “We’ve been separated for about a year. Friends and family know, but we just wanted to let the wider community know about this situation,” said Rodionova, 35. Vickery, 31, added, “We’re good with each other, wish each other the best. Thanks for the support.”
The announcement came shortly after Rodionova launched her OnlyFans account, which she had subtly mentioned in a January 16 Instagram post about a charity auction of tennis rackets. Following the divorce announcement, Rodionova joked on Instagram about sharing vacation photos on the platform, stating, “With all these articles going around … this seems like a good time to start posting all those bikini photos from the Maldives. On my OF account, obviously.” (via PEOPLE)
Rodionova, a professional tennis player since 2004, has won 16 ITF singles titles and competed in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. She reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 97 in 2024 and was Australia’s top-ranked women’s tennis player in 2023. Vickery, a former AFL player, represented Richmond and Hawthorn during his career.
The couple emphasized mutual respect and shared a lighthearted moment in the video. Rodionova playfully took a half-eaten banana from Vickery, and both laughed. Despite their separation, they conveyed positivity and ended the announcement with a handshake. Their amicable split closes a nearly decade-long marriage.
