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$50 Million Worth Caroline Wozniacki Once Hilariously Trolled Ex-Boyfriend Rory McIlroy on Hiring Her as His Caddie: ‘Can’t Afford Me’

Published Sep 11, 2022 | 12:45 PM EDT

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Caroline Wozniacki is leading a blissful life with her family. Former world no. 1 had past relationships with other celebrities today. The most popular one was with the professional golf player Rory McIlroy. The couple had supported each other in their careers. Wozniacki had also been Rory’s caddie in a golf tournament.

In 2014, the tennis star had joked about Rory not being able to hire her as his caddie.

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Caroline Wozniacki had diminished Rory McIlroy’s hopes of hiring her as her caddie

Wozniacki had served as her former boyfriend Rory McIlroy’s caddie in 2013. She had earned a lot of praise for it as she had done a good job. The golfer himself had liked being around her. Nonetheless, he had assured that his regular caddie, J. P. Fitzgerald did not have to worry about losing his position except for, “maybe for this day every year, yes.”

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However, the tennis star had different plans. She accepted her capabilities of being a good caddie. She said, “I would say J.P. (Fitzgerald) should be nervous, but the thing is, Rory, can’t afford me.” The couple had decided to get married in 2014, however, things did not work out between them.

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After that, both individuals moved on with their lives. Rory McIlroy ended up marrying Erica Stoll in 2015 who is a former PGA employee.

Wozniacki before and after tennis

The Dane had clinched her maiden and sole grand slam title at the 2018 Australian Open after defeating Simona Halep in the finals. The player retired from professional tennis in the year 2020 after she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Caroline Wozniacki met David Lee, her current husband and a former basketball player in 2015 and tied the knot in 2019. They have a beautiful daughter, Olivia, who is a year old. Apart from that, she announced that she is expecting another child this year bringing a sibling for Olivia. Do you think Wozniacki would have been able to clinch more grand slam titles, if not for her health? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. She has pursued her Master's in history from Himachal University, but her love for the game has driven her to write about tennis. Shivali is a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires Osaka not only for her on-court performances, but also for her off-court actions.
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Jito Tenson