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Stephens to wed U.S. soccer player Altidore

FILE PHOTO: Mar 6, 2019; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Sloane Stephens (USA) is interviewed by media during the WTA All-Access hour during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former U.S. Open tennis champion Sloane Stephens and Toronto FC's United States striker Jozy Altidore are to be married.

The 26-year old Stephens and Altidore, 29, announced their engagement on Monday with joint posts on social media saying, "Forever starts now" and "Forever yes."

Stephens is currently ranked No. 8 in the world and has won six WTA titles, including the 2017 U.S. Open.

FILE PHOTO: Apr 13, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Sounders FC during the first half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Altidore, who signed a new contract with MLS side Toronto FC in February, has scored 41 goals in 110 games for his country.

(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Ken Ferris)

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