Dominika Cibulkova’s divorce and her new romance dominate the headlines in Slovakia. The former WTA star has confirmed that she and her husband, Michal Navara, have split. But there’s another layer of shock to the story, as the 36-year-old retired athlete has already moved on. dating an old family friend who also happened to be a business partner of her soon-to-be ex-husband.
The man in question is 43-year-old entrepreneur Tibor Vinczea well-known figure within Cibulkova’s social circle. Vincze is known in the Slovak elite scene as the owner of a company that supplies sound and lighting for large events. However, his ties to Cibulkova’s family go back at least a year. Photos of her daughter Nina’s lavish second birthday party in March 2025, Vincze and his own wife will be shown alongside Cibulkova and Navara.
Around the same time, Navara and Vincze expanded their relationship beyond friendship and formed a business partnership. According to data from the Bratislava Trade Register, they founded BAGETA 89 sro, a company in the buffet and catering sector. Vincze took on the role of CEO and Navara seemed to have full confidence in his partner.
Their camaraderie was reflected not only professionally but also personally as images emerged of the two men with children on their shoulders, highlighting a bond rooted in both family life and shared business ambitions.
However, this collaboration came to an abrupt end on September 26, 2025, when Vincze resigned as general manager of the company. Soon after, rumors of trouble in the Cibulkova-Navara marriage began to circulate. Navara increasingly appeared in public without his wife, while Cibulkova acknowledged that their relationship was facing difficulties and that they were trying to resolve matters through therapy.
To add an extra layer to this story, both Cibulkova and Vincze are connected to Slovak pop star Dara Rolins, another link between their social networks.
Ten days ago, Cibulkova publicly confirmed her divorce from Navara via Instagram. In a post shared as a screenshot, she addressed the speculation surrounding her private life, highlighting the challenges of the breakup and the importance of protecting their family’s privacy. “Together with Michal, we have decided after a long period to go our separate ways,” wrote the 2014 Australian Open finalist. “It was not an easy decision, but we remain the parents of our children and continue to respect each other.”
Dominika and Michal have two children together: son Jakub, born in June 2020, and daughter Nina, born in March 2023. Tibor’s Instagram bio states that he has a daughter, Ester. (source: Sport24.sk)
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