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06th Mar 2012

Video: Rory McIlroy vs Maria Sharapova in tennis? It just happened…

How did golf's new world number one player celebrate tonight? By heading to his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki's clash against Maria Sharapova and attempting to help her out.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkwJSL3kQf4

How did golf’s new world number one player celebrate tonight? By heading to his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki’s clash against Maria Sharapova and attempting to help her out.

Though Wozniacki was defeated by Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Showdown exhibition event in Madison Square Garden, New York, perhaps the most memorable moment of the match came when the ‘Wozzilroy’ couple displayed their full talents.

After a truly odd ‘dance-off’ between Sharapova and an older gentleman in the audience, Wozniacki jokingly complained that she wanted a hot guy to dance with. As the crowd looked around, the camera zoned in on Rory McIlroy, gleefully holding his hands up to head down to the court.

What happened next was not a dance-off but rather an impromptu McIlroy vs Sharapova tennis battle, with the golfer technically winning a point over the Russian before taking his leave and signing an autograph for a grateful fan.

After the match, a victorious Sharapova was asked by an ESPN interviewer how she felt having to take on the combined might of Wozniacki and McIlroy, before sarcastically replying: “I know, he won more points than Caroline did!”

Have a look at the entire shenanigans above and let us know if you encounter any issues viewing the clip by leaving a message in the comments section below.

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Tennis