Did A Tweeted Photo Of Rory's Nap Lead To A Wozilroy Break-Up?

The Irish Independent's Niamh Horan is anonymously quoting friends of Rory McIlroy who say his long-term and highly public relationship with Caroline Wozniacki is over.

The "friends" say the final straw may have been a September 16th Tweeted photo of Rory having a wee nap.

Friends say a photograph posted by Caroline on Twitter, which showed her boyfriend in a deep sleep, was one of the final straws for the number-one golfer.

One source said: "Rory was very upset by it and even Serena Williams pointed out – albeit in a joking way – it was a pretty mean thing to do."

The relationship ended days after the picture had been posted to millions of fans online. But friends say Caroline is still struggling to accept that the pair have split up.

There had been rumors of a split in late August but the Caroline reaffirmed her social media vows by changing her profile photo to a couples shot.

The offending photo: