CAROLINE WOZNIACKI has announced she is pregnant – just days before ex Rory McIlroy goes for glory at The Masters.
The former tennis World No1 revealed she is welcoming her third baby with ex-NBA star husband David Lee.
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Wozniacki, 34, announced the exciting news on Sunday in an emotional post on Instagram.
The Dane appeared alongside Lee and their two children, Olivia and James, in a sunny beach snap.
Olivia was holding an ultrasound picture in the adorable update.
A delighted Wozniacki told her 1.3m Instagram followers: “Officially switching to zone defense!
“Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon.”
Both Olivia, 3, and James, 2, were born during Wozniacki’s three-year hiatus from the WTA Tour.
The former Australian Open champion initially retired in 2020, only to return in 2023.
She explained: “Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for.
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“But I still have goals I want to accomplish.
“I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role.
“We decided as a family it’s time. I’m coming back to play and I can’t wait!”
Since returning to tennis, Wozniacki has twice reached the fourth round of the US Open.
But she hasn’t played this year and could now step away from the game again with another baby due.
The Dane was previously engaged to McIlroy, who ended their relationship just days into their wedding preparations in 2014.
Rory McIlroy’s career achievements
By Ian Tuckey
Rory McIlroy spent more than 100 weeks at World No1 – and has scooped four Majors and won 40 tournaments in all SO FAR.
Only all-time greats Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have matched his feat of winning one of the big four by the age of 25.
And after winning the 2011 US Open, the Northern Ireland ace added the PGA Championship the following year – adding the Open and PGA crowns in 2014.
Here’s a rundown on the glittering career of the 35-year-old, five-time Ryder Cup winner, who was also a strong critic of the rival Saudi-backed LIV tour:
2007 – topped the world amateur rankings aged 17.
Turned professional in September.
Became the youngest Affiliate Member in the history of The European Tour to earn a tour card.
2009 – reached the world top 50.
2010 – won his first PGA Tour title via the Quail Hollow Championship.
Made a winning Ryder Cup debut.
Became the youngest player to reach $10m earnings on the PGA Tour.
2011 – Famously blew a four-stroke lead on the final day of the Masters in May.
But won his first major the following month – the US Open.
Named Sports Person of the year by RTE – Ireland’s main broadcaster.
2012 – lifted the PGA Championship.
Named PGA Tour player of the year and picked up more Ryder Cup glory.
2013 – signed a huge sponsorship deal with Nike.
2014 – his best year to date, majors wise.
Won the Open at Royal Liverpool.
Then clinched back-to-back PGA crowns, beating Phil Mickelson by one stroke.
Named RTE Sports Person of the year for a second time.
Again helped Europe win the Ryder Cup.
2016 – Ended the season winning the Tour championship, putting him top of the FedEx Cup and landing him the $10m bonus pool.
Suffered Ryder Cup defeat.
2017 – failed to win all year.
But gained top 10 finishes at the Masters, The Open and 3 WGC events.
And with Nike largely withdrawing from the golf market, he landed an £80m endorsement deal with TaylorMade.
2018 – More Ryder Cup joy.
2020 Overtook Brooks Koepka to become World No1
2021 – A Ryder Cup loser.
2022 – runners-up at the Masters and finished third at the Open.
2023 – helped Europe thrash the USA 16.5-11.5 in the Ryder Cup.
2024 – struggled early in the season, finishing just joint-22nd in the Masters.
But then won two tournaments – the Zurich Classic for his 25th PGA title and the Wells Fargo Championship.
McIlroy, 25 at the time, decided to pull the plug after sending out the couple’s wedding invitations, as he felt he wasn’t ready for married life.
He is said to have ended things with Wozniacki, who was then 23, over a short phone call.
The Northern Irisman has since married Erica Stoll and goes for a first-ever Masters title on Thursday.
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