Monday, 14 January 2013

'True fan' McIlroy sacrifices sleep for Wozniacki (Reuters)

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a presentation unveiling him as Nike's new ambassador in Abu Dhabi January 14, 2013. World golf number one McIlroy wants Ireland's Paul McGinley to be Europe's 2014 Ryder Cup skipper, rather than Colin Montgomerie, with a decision on the captaincy due on Tuesday. REUTERS/Ben Job

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy won't be losing any sleep about his financial future after signing a multi-million dollar deal with Nike, but the Northern Irishman is having to sacrifice some shuteye to watch girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open. McIlroy confirmed he had signed a sponsorship agreement, worth a reported $250 million, with the sportswear giants in Abu Dhabi on Monday, just hours before Wozniacki battled to a 2-6 6-3 6-3 first round win over Germany's Sabine Lisicki. "Great comeback by @CaroWozniacki! Off and running at the Australian Open... ...




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