By Robert Woodward
PARIS Mon May 26, 2014 6:46am EDT
Mar 26, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Caroline Wozniacki reacts against Li Na (not pictured) on day ten of the Sony Open at Crandon Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
<span id="articleText"><span id="midArticle_start"/> PARIS (Reuters) - If having a broken heart was a viable excuse for withdrawing from a grand slam tournament, Caroline Wozniacki might be tempted to use it.
<span id="midArticle_1"/>The Dane's life has been turned upside down since golfer Rory McIlroy, like Wozniacki a former world No.1 in his sport, suddenly broke off their engagement last week.
<span id="midArticle_2"/>The two had been heading for the altar after McIlroy proposed at New Year in Sydney, but the Northern Irishman said he got cold feet while sorting out the wedding invitations.
<span id="midArticle_3"/>McIlroy appeared distraught at the split but recovered sufficiently over four rounds at Wentworth to win the BMW PGA Championship title on Sunday.
<span id="midArticle_4"/>"Somebody asked me how I feel and the truth is I don't exactly know. I mean, I'm thrilled I've won obviously but it's been a weird week," said the 25-year-old.
<span id="midArticle_5"/>"When I got inside the ropes this week I used it like a release. I was on my own and doing what I do best, and that sort of gave me five hours of serenity."
<span id="midArticle_6"/>Doing what she does best may give Wozniacki some peace when she starts her opening match at Roland Garros against Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium on Tuesday.
<span id="midArticle_7"/>But then, win or lose, that serenity will surely be shattered when the 13th seed has to satisfy the media's desire to dissect why her love lies bleeding.
<span id="midArticle_8"/>The 23-year-old has kept her counsel since the breakup, only turning to Twitter to report: "It's a hard time for me right now. Thanks for all the sweet messages!".
<span id="midArticle_9"/>One of those messages was from Serena Williams, the current No.1 and defending champion at Roland Garros.
<span id="midArticle_10"/>The American posted a photo on Instagram showing a dinner on Sunday night with Wozniacki and other friends - "With my gang having a blast" - hours after telling journalists that a breakup is far more painful than losing as a professional.
<span id="midArticle_11"/>"Oh, I would rather lose any day than break up. It's always hard," the 32-year-old said after winning her opening match in Paris.
<span id="midArticle_12"/>"It's definitely easier to take a loss because you always have next week. But at the end of the day when you really are young, you always have next year and you have the rest of your life.
<span id="midArticle_13"/>"Once you know that, everything goes together."
<span id="midArticle_14"/><span id="midArticle_15"/>(Editing by Julien Pretot)
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PARIS Mon May 26, 2014 6:46am EDT
<span id="articleText"><span id="midArticle_start"/> PARIS (Reuters) - If having a broken heart was a viable excuse for withdrawing from a grand slam tournament, Caroline Wozniacki might be tempted to use it.
<span id="midArticle_1"/>The Dane's life has been turned upside down since golfer Rory McIlroy, like Wozniacki a former world No.1 in his sport, suddenly broke off their engagement last week.
<span id="midArticle_2"/>The two had been heading for the altar after McIlroy proposed at New Year in Sydney, but the Northern Irishman said he got cold feet while sorting out the wedding invitations.
<span id="midArticle_3"/>McIlroy appeared distraught at the split but recovered sufficiently over four rounds at Wentworth to win the BMW PGA Championship title on Sunday.
<span id="midArticle_4"/>"Somebody asked me how I feel and the truth is I don't exactly know. I mean, I'm thrilled I've won obviously but it's been a weird week," said the 25-year-old.
<span id="midArticle_5"/>"When I got inside the ropes this week I used it like a release. I was on my own and doing what I do best, and that sort of gave me five hours of serenity."
<span id="midArticle_6"/>Doing what she does best may give Wozniacki some peace when she starts her opening match at Roland Garros against Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium on Tuesday.
<span id="midArticle_7"/>But then, win or lose, that serenity will surely be shattered when the 13th seed has to satisfy the media's desire to dissect why her love lies bleeding.
<span id="midArticle_8"/>The 23-year-old has kept her counsel since the breakup, only turning to Twitter to report: "It's a hard time for me right now. Thanks for all the sweet messages!".
<span id="midArticle_9"/>One of those messages was from Serena Williams, the current No.1 and defending champion at Roland Garros.
<span id="midArticle_10"/>The American posted a photo on Instagram showing a dinner on Sunday night with Wozniacki and other friends - "With my gang having a blast" - hours after telling journalists that a breakup is far more painful than losing as a professional.
<span id="midArticle_11"/>"Oh, I would rather lose any day than break up. It's always hard," the 32-year-old said after winning her opening match in Paris.
<span id="midArticle_12"/>"It's definitely easier to take a loss because you always have next week. But at the end of the day when you really are young, you always have next year and you have the rest of your life.
<span id="midArticle_13"/>"Once you know that, everything goes together."
<span id="midArticle_14"/><span id="midArticle_15"/>(Editing by Julien Pretot)
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