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Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Last updated on: May 09, 2014 12:56 IST
Caroline Wozniacki

Danish tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki has hinted that she is ready to quit professional tennis in order to start a 'young' family with her golf star fiancee Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy and Wozniacki are one of sport's glamour couples and are frequently seen supporting each other when their hectic schedules allowed.

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Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Last updated on: May 09, 2014 12:56 IST
Golfer Rory McIlroy with Caroline Wozniacki

The former world No 1 had announced her engagement to the Northern Irish golf ace on New Year's Eve.

"Happy New Year everyone! I have a feeling it's going to be a great year!! My first victory of 2014 #she said yes!!," golfer McIlroy, who rang in the New Year with Wozniacki in Sydney, wrote.

"Happy New Year everyone! Rory and I started 2014 with a bang! ... I said YES!!!!" Wozniacki tweeted above a picture of her hand sporting an engagement ring.

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Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Last updated on: May 09, 2014 12:56 IST
Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland

The two former World No1s in their respective sports have been dating for more than two years and erroneous reports regarding their relationship was proposed by some as an explanation for McIlroy's drop in form.

Northern Irishman McIlroy, 24, had to wait until December to claim his first title of the season when he dramatically edged Adam Scott on the final hole to win the Australian Open.

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Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Last updated on: May 09, 2014 12:56 IST
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses alongside his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki

According to Sport24, the 23-year-old Wozniacki, who is a year younger than McIlroy, has indicated that she wants to be a 'young mother', adding that she sees it happening not too far in the future.

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Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Last updated on: May 09, 2014 12:56 IST
Golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland joins Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark on the court

Currently No 14 in the world rankings, Wozniacki has earned over 15 million dollars from tennis and has been dating McIlroy, currently ranked 11th in the world, for three years, the report added.