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Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster week in Augusta has been a spectacle, along with his spouse Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy capturing hearts during the Par 3 contest.

Yet it was ESPN’s interview with Caroline Wozniacki, Grand Slam titan and McIlroy’s former betrothed, that raised eyebrows.

Their romance ended abruptly post-engagement in 2014, however Wozniacki has returned to soak in Augusta’s ambiance. Reflecting on her go to, she instructed ESPN, “As an athlete, I think there’s some places that are so iconic that are on the bucket list, and this and Wimbledon are so special.”

She added, “There’s so much tradition here. When you arrive at the premises, there’s just something about not having your phone, really being in the moment.

“You see every part. It’s simply so stunning, and to have the ability to be right here with my husband and having fun with it, simply the 2 of us, no children, no distractions, it is actually, very nice.”

Meanwhile, four-time major ace McIlroy endured frustration followed by a fiery resurgence, pulling a six-under-par 66 to clamber back towards the top.

Wozniacki further noted: “There’s a lot stress right here, it is the small margins. These greens are so troublesome, so when you do not hit it on the good spot, you go from being in a place for possibly going for a birdie to being fortunate getting a bogey.

“Watching someone who is so good at their craft I think has always been very inspiring, whether it’s tennis, golf, at work, whatever it is. As a spectator, it’s always fun to see when the best in the world are struggling, and that’s what you get here.”

In her personal life, following her cut up from McIlroy, Wozniacki married former NBA participant David Lee in 2019. The couple is now anticipating their third little one collectively.

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Speaking of the Masters, Wozniacki revealed the couple has positioned their wager on a winner. “David and I, my husband, we always pick a winner before the tournament starts,” the previous world No. 1 stated. “We pick one that we think has a big chance of winning, and that was [Ludvig] Aberg.”

Wozniacki’s interview was not the one non-golfing opinion to be featured by ESPN during the Masters protection. Singer Niall Horan, previously of One Direction, made an sudden look. Several NFL gamers, together with the newly acquired Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, have additionally been interviewed.