Rory McIlroy’s ex-fiancée, Caroline Wozniacki, stepped out to attend the 2025 Masters — and weighed in on the special occasion.
“As an athlete, I think there’s some places that are so iconic that are on the bucket list, and this and Wimbledon are so special. There’s so much tradition here. When you arrive at the premises, there’s just something about not having your phone, really being in the moment. You see everything,” Wozniacki, 34, told ESPN in a Friday, April 11, interview, per The Mirror. “It’s just so beautiful, and to be able to be here with my husband and enjoying it, just the two of us, no kids, no distractions, it’s really, really nice.”
The tennis player pointed out that there’s “so much pressure” at the Masters, noting that “it’s the small margins.”
“These greens are so difficult, so if you don’t hit it at the perfect spot, you go from being in a position for maybe going for a birdie to being lucky getting a bogey,” she said. “Watching someone who is so good at their craft I think has always been very inspiring, whether it’s tennis, golf, at work, whatever it is. As a spectator, it’s always fun to see when the best in the world are struggling, and that’s what you get here.”
The next day, Wozniacki shared a series of images from her time at the Masters — including a selfie with tennis legend Roger Federer. “Had a great couple of days at @themasters!” she captioned her Saturday, April 12, Instagram post. “Thank you @rolex for your amazing hospitality!”
McIlroy, 35, went on to win the Masters on Sunday, April 13, following a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. McIlroy celebrated by embracing his wife, Erica Stoll, and their 4-year-old daughter, Poppy, on the green.
Years before his victory, McIlroy was linked to Wozniacki, whom he began dating in 2011. The pair got engaged on New Year’s Eve in 2013. Months later, he called off the engagement via a phone call.
“The problem is mine,” McIlroy said in a May 2014 statement. “The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realize that I wasn’t ready for all that marriage entails. I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great times we’ve had.”
Indigo/Getty Images) Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki were seemingly a perfect match — until their engagement abruptly ended over the phone years ago. The golf pro and tennis star began dating in 2011, and they got engaged on New Year’s Eve in 2013. Months later, McIlroy called off the engagement via a phone call. “The […]
While in a relationship with Wozniacki, McIlroy met PGA transport official Stoll, now 37 — who famously helped him get to the Ryder Cup in 2012 after he overslept. Following his split from Wozniacki, McIlroy began dating Stoll. The couple tied the knot in 2017.
Rory McIlroy, Caroline Wozniacki. Getty Images(2)
Us Weekly confirmed in May 2024 that McIlroy filed for divorce from Stoll after seven years of marriage. Per court documents obtained by Us, McIlroy called their marriage “irretrievably broken.” McIlroy dismissed the filing one month later.
Wozniacki, for her part, wed former NBA player David Lee in 2019. The athletes are parents to daughter Olivia and son James, whom they welcomed in June 2021 and October 2022, respectively. Wozniacki and Lee shared earlier this month that they are expecting their third child.
“Officially switching to zone defense!” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post. “Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon! 👶🏼 .”
