Caroline Wozniacki’s Sleep Photo, Rory McIlroy’s Split, and Her Subtle Jab After Masters Win

Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki: Revisiting Their Split and New Beginnings
(Images included in key moments below)

Rory McIlroy’s recent Masters triumph, completing his Career Grand Slam, has reignited interest in his past relationship with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. The former power couple’s three-year romance, which ended abruptly in 2014, resurfaced in headlines after Wozniacki’s playful social media post reportedly contributed to their breakup.

[IMAGE: McIlroy and Wozniacki at the 2013 Masters, smiling together.]
Caption: The couple during happier times at the 2013 Masters, months before their split.

The pair got engaged on New Year’s Eve 2013 in Sydney, with Wozniacki sharing a jubilant “YES!” online. However, weeks later, McIlroy called off the wedding, citing cold feet after invitations were sent. A leaked photo added fuel to the fire: Wozniacki posted (and later deleted) a snap of McIlroy napping with his mouth open, captioned, “Jetlag @McIlroyRory? Lol!” Sources claimed he was “very upset” by the joke.

[IMAGE: The controversial photo of McIlroy sleeping, glasses askew.]
Caption: The deleted photo that strained their relationship.

Wozniacki later revealed her shock at the breakup’s abruptness, telling Graham Bensinger, “It was a phone call… I didn’t hear from him again.” McIlroy, however, called the split mutual, stating, “Time to move on.”

Moving On: Family Life and New Relationships
McIlroy married Erica Stoll, a former PGA employee, in 2017. They met when she helped him avoid a Ryder Cup no-show after he overslept. The couple shares daughter Poppy, 4. Their marriage faced turbulence in 2023 when McIlroy briefly filed for divorce, sparking rumors of a romance with CBS’s Amanda Balionis. However, the petition was dismissed, and the pair reconciled.

[IMAGE: McIlroy with Erica and Poppy after his 2024 Masters win.]
Caption: McIlroy celebrating his Masters victory with wife Erica and daughter Poppy.

Wozniacki married retired NBA player David Lee in 2019. They have two children, with a third on the way. Both attended the 2024 Masters, where Wozniacki notably snubbed McIlroy in her winner prediction, picking Ludvig Aberg instead. Aberg finished seventh, while McIlroy clinched victory in a playoff.

[IMAGE: Wozniacki with David Lee and Roger Federer.]
Caption: Wozniacki with husband David Lee and tennis legend Roger Federer.

Legacy and Lingering Stories
Though their split was messy, both have thrived personally and professionally. McIlroy’s Masters win cements his golf legacy, while Wozniacki, a former world No. 1, remains a tennis icon. Their story, marked by a viral photo and sudden breakup, endures as a cautionary tale of love under the spotlight.

[IMAGE: McIlroy and Wozniacki sharing a kiss at the 2013 Masters Par 3 contest.]
Caption: A bittersweet memory from their time as sports’ golden couple.

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