Svetozar Marinkovic: The Ace Tennis Instructor Linked to Robin Givens' Past

Svetozar Marinkovic is a former tennis instructor who garnered widespread attention due to his brief marriage to Robin Givens, the ex-wife of Mike Tyson. Their union made headlines as it reportedly ended within just seven minutes after they exchanged vows, marking an exceptionally short-lived marriage. 

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Svetozar Marinkovic grew up in Yugoslavia. Because Yugoslavia split into six republics in Southeast and Central Europe, it's tricky to pinpoint his exact place of residence or nationality. 

Marinkovic identifies ethnically as Yugoslavian. However, details about his early life, like his age, parents, and more, are still unclear. 

How Wealthy is Svetozar Marinkovic?

Svetozar Marinkovic has a net worth of $200,000, primarily earned through his career as a tennis instructor. Marinkovic used to be a tennis instructor, and beyond that, not much is widely known about his professional endeavors. 

Meanwhile, his ex-wife Robin Givens is estimated to have a wealth of $1 million. She is renowned for her role in the ABC sitcom "Head of the Class." 

Svetozar Marinkovic's Ex-Wife Robin Givens' Successful Career

In the mid-'80s, Robin Givens made her mark in television, landing a role in The Cosby Show after a successful audition. Bill Cosby became her mentor, urging her to leave school with a promise to assist her back into medical school if her acting career didn't blossom within two years. 

Givens' big breakthrough came with her role as Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class, which lasted for five seasons until 1991. During this time, she also starred in The Women of Brewster Place with Oprah Winfrey and later appeared in films like A Rage in Harlem and Boomerang. 

In the mid-'90s Robin posed for Playboy magazine and was ranked on Empire magazine's "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" list. Her television roles continued with projects like The Face (also known as A Face to Die For), the UPN sitcom Sparks, and appearances in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 

In the 2000s, Givens made a cameo in Toni Braxton's music video, hosted Forgive or Forget, and later tried her hand at MyNetworkTV's telenovela Saints and Sinners. Despite some TV appearances, her career largely shifted towards made-for-television films, stage performances in productions like The Vagina Monologues and Chicago, and an autobiography release titled Grace Will Lead Me Home.

Throughout the years, Robin maintained her activism against domestic violence, serving as the spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Givens continued her acting career with appearances in shows like The Game, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and guest roles in various series. 

In 2021 and 2022, Givens joined the cast of Batwoman and appeared in the Lifetime film He's Not Worth Dying For, respectively.

Svetozar Marinkovic Was Married to Robin Givens

Robin Givens and Svetozar Marinkovic got married on August 22, 1997. They had a private wedding ceremony by the beach at San Diego's Hotel Del Coronado. A UPN television spokeswoman mentioned to Dessert News that Marinkovic, a tennis instructor, came into Givens' life like an angel. 

Reports from online tabloids suggest that they first met in 1996 and were in a relationship for about a year before getting married. Although they initially seemed compatible and shared mutual understanding, their relationship fell apart shortly after their marriage.

Svetozar Marinkovic Parted Ways on Their Wedding Day Itself

Svetozar Marinkovic and his ex-wife Robin Givens parted ways on the same day they got married. Their union was incredibly brief, lasting only seven minutes. Despite no official reasons being disclosed for the unexpected end of their marriage, some online tabloids speculated it could be linked to a lack of commitment and patience. 

Marinkovic himself mentioned, "the marriage lasted seven minutes," shortly after their separation. Robin filed for divorce from her tennis instructor husband in December 1997, and it took about ten months for the proceedings to finalize, concluding in September 1998.

After his divorce, Svetozar Marinkovic kept his romantic life private

Since his split from Robin Givens, Svetozar Marinkovic has kept his personal life tightly under wraps. His preference for privacy makes it challenging to determine whether he's moved on to a new relationship or remains single. 

In contrast, Marinkovic, his ex-wife, has been involved in several romantic relationships. A year after their divorce, she was linked to tennis player Murphy Jensen, and the former couple shares a son named William "Billy" Jensen. 

In 2000, Robin, who faced significant negative press after her turbulent divorce from Mike Tyson, began dating seasoned radio and TV personality Howard Stern. However, her most talked-about relationship was with Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt, drawing immense media attention.

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