Tennis and golf may not share a lot by way of tempo or model, however with regards to romance, the 2 sports activities have crossed paths greater than as soon as. Through the years, just a few high-profile relationships between tennis gamers and golfers have grabbed headlines—some for his or her fairy-tale allure, others for his or her dramatic endings.
Whether or not it was Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy’s high-profile breakup that performed out within the headlines, or Ana Ivanovic and Adam Scott quietly spending their time collectively away from the highlight, it had all of the drama followers may hope for.
On that observe, let us take a look at 4 tennis stars who dated golfers.
#4 Martina Hingis and Sergio Garcia
Martina Hingis and Spanish {golfing} icon Sergio Garcia have been romantically concerned within the early 2000s. Their relationship started in 2001 and lasted for over a 12 months, concluding within the fall of 2002.
All through their relationship, the pair made a number of public appearances collectively at main sporting occasions. Hingis was seen cheering from Garcia’s gallery through the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, whereas the golfer confirmed his help by attending her matches as nicely. The 2 spent a great deal of time collectively in Spain as nicely.
Their relationship finally ran its course, however each have since moved on and located happiness of their private lives. Martina Hingis is now married to Harald Leemann, and the couple share a daughter. Sergio Garcia, alternatively, tied the knot with golf reporter Angela Akins.
#3 Ana Ivanovic and Adam Scott
Similar to Martina Hingis, Ana Ivanovic additionally as soon as fell for a golfer—Australian star Adam Scott. The 2 reportedly started relationship in 2009, however their romance was short-lived as they parted methods in 2010. The rationale, as reported, was the problem of protecting their relationship afloat amid their hectic journey schedules {and professional} commitments.
The duo had an on-and-off relationship, briefly rekindling their romance in 2011 when Adam Scott was noticed cheering for Ana Ivanovic on the US Open. The sighting sparked rumors, which the golfer later confirmed, admitting that they have been certainly again collectively on the time.
“Ana and I’ve simply begun to see one another once more,” the Aussie mentioned. “We’ve discovered a technique to get it working nicely on. The previous has taught me is that if you’d like something to work, you’ll get it to work. With out issues.”
Nevertheless, the reunion was short-lived, as Ivanovic and Scott ended issues for good in 2012. Ivanovic later discovered lasting love with German soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger, whereas Scott married Swedish architect Marie Kojzar.
#2 Chris Evert and Greg Norman
Chris Evert wants no introduction, and neither does her high-profile relationship with golf legend Greg Norman. A dominant determine within the sport, Norman spent 331 weeks as World No. 1 through the Eighties and Nineties, amassing 88 skilled titles, together with two Open Championship wins in 1986 and 1993.
Earlier than assembly Norman, Evert had already skilled two failed marriages — first to fellow tennis participant John Lloyd (1979–1987) after which to former Alpine ski racer Andy Mill (1988–2006). Equally, the Aussie ended his 25-year marriage to Laura Andrassy as his relationship with the American started to blossom.
Evert and Norman introduced their engagement in December 2007 and tied the knot in a chic ceremony within the Bahamas in June 2008. Nevertheless, their marriage was short-lived, as they parted methods in 2009.
Wanting again, Chris Evert confessed she hadn’t anticipated the break up, saying their lives have been merely transferring on completely different tracks, making it laborious to remain aligned.
“I had no thought it was coming. It wasn’t talked about, ever. By no means in 1,000,000 years did I think about it might find yourself like this,” the 18-time Grand Slam champion informed Lady’s Day journal in 2010.
“It was our priorities and our life. I needed roots and he needed wings,” she added.
Since parting methods, Evert has chosen to remain single, dedicating her time to skilled pursuits. Norman, alternatively, discovered love once more and is now married to inside designer Kirsten Kutner.
#1 Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy
Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy’s relationship was one of the high-profile and finally heartbreaking romances on the earth of sports activities. The 2 have been collectively for just below three years.
Wozniacki and McIlroy started relationship in 2011 and have been seen collectively on the New Haven Open, the place their relationship shortly turned a media sensation. After over two years of relationship, the golfer proposed to the tennis star on New 12 months’s Eve in December 2013 — and he or she mentioned sure.
The heartbreaking twist got here in Could 2014, simply days after their wedding ceremony invites had been despatched out. McIlroy abruptly known as off the engagement and launched a public assertion, taking full duty. He admitted that he wasn’t prepared for marriage.
Wozniacki later opened up concerning the break up throughout her look on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, revealing that McIlroy ended issues over a quick cellphone name — one thing that left her utterly blindsided. She admitted it was a tricky interval in her life and that dealing with the incident wasn’t simple.
“I used to be shocked. I assumed a minimum of it might be face-to-face or one thing however there was nothing. It was a cellphone name and I didn’t hear from him once more,” the Dane mentioned.
“It was very laborious as a result of he made it very public from the beginning. He put out a press launch and all of that so it simply received put in my face,” she added.
Quick ahead to 2019, Caroline Wozniacki loved a powerful resurgence in her tennis profession and tied the knot with former NBA participant David Lee. The couple goes robust and at the moment are proud mother and father to a daughter and a son, with a 3rd youngster on the best way. In the meantime, Rory McIlroy married Erica Stoll in 2017, and though he filed for divorce in 2024, the 2 later reconciled and determined to remain collectively.
Just lately, Wozniacki and her husband have been noticed on the Masters Event in Augusta — the identical occasion her ex-fiancé ended up profitable.