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Sharapova, Dimitrov split amid affair rumours
WWOS staff
Tennis glamour couple Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov have split amid rumours he'd had an affair with a former Bulgarian playmate.
Dimitrov announced the split after claims he'd cheated on her with model Nikoleta Lozanova during Wimbledon.
But the world no.16 said the couple called it quits after their "paths split".
"We experienced wonderful moments together," the Bulgarian said.
"I wish her much happiness and success in life and in tennis."
The news comes after both crashed out of Wimbledon. (AAP)
Sharapova falling to long-time rival Serena Williams in the semi-finals. (AAP)
While Dimitrov exited in the third-round to Richard Gasquet. (AAP)
Rumours emerged at the tournament he was having an affair with Nikoleta Lozanova.
The 27-year-old Lozanova is the 2006 Bulgarian playmate of the year. (Instagram)
She is the mother of one and is married to footballer Valeri Bojinov. (Instagram)
Sharapova and Dimitrov seemed the perfect couple when they began dating in 2012. (Getty)
She, a multiple grand slam winner ...
... with a trademark name and head for new business ventures.
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