Remember that viral moment when Caroline Wozniacki shared a candid photo of Rory McIlroy mid‑nap, glasses askew and mouth wide open?
It was all in good fun—until it wasn’t.
That playful post, captioned “Jetlag @McIlroyRory? Lol!!,” stirred quite a reaction from Rory and set off whispers about tension in their high‑profile relationship.
From Power Couple to Proposal
Back in 2011, Rory and Caroline seemed unstoppable.
He was dominating golf’s biggest stages, she was topping tennis rankings—and together, they made headlines as a sporting super‑duo.
Fast‑forward to New Year’s Eve 2013 in Sydney, when Rory got down on one knee and popped the question.
Caroline couldn’t wait to share the news: “Rory and I started 2014 with a bang! I said YES!!!!”
Engagement Unraveled
Just weeks after the proposal, reality set in.
Rory released a statement explaining that, despite his love for Caroline, he realized he wasn’t ready for marriage.
He apologized for ending something so meaningful and wished her happiness, then quietly stepped away.
For Caroline, the abrupt phone call and press release—rather than a face‑to‑face conversation—felt like a harsh twist.
“It kind of just ended,” she later admitted, reflecting on how public their split became.
Differing Perspectives
While Caroline described the breakup as one‑sided, Rory maintained it was mutual.
In an ESPN interview, he emphasized that both of them agreed moving on was best.
Still, the memory of that photo—and the way their engagement collapsed—remains a talking point whenever Rory reaches new career heights.
New Chapters for Both
Since then, both have built new lives. Rory married Erica Stoll in 2017; they share a daughter, Poppy.
Their love story began when Erica, then working for the PGA of America, helped Rory make a tee time at the Ryder Cup—talk about serendipity!
Though news of a brief divorce filing last year caused a stir, Rory and Erica have since reconciled, and the petition was withdrawn.
Meanwhile, Caroline found love with former NBA star David Lee.
The couple wed in 2019 and are now parents to three children, with baby number three on the way.
They even cheered Rory on together at this year’s Masters—though Caroline cheekily backed Ludvig Aberg instead of her ex.
What’s Around the Corner?
Both Rory and Caroline continue to thrive—on and off the court.
Whether it’s another major title for Rory or a growing family for Caroline, their stories keep evolving.
What surprises do you think their next chapters will hold?