Man, he's everywhere on the pro tennis tour this week. Signing autographs, playing pool with Rafa, tweeting with Djokovic. Has there ever been a star of one sport trying so hard to break in with the stars of another sport? Maybe the likes of Ricky Fowler and Keegan Bradley just aren't any craic, but we're not too far from seeing McIlroy playing in celebrity mixed doubles pro-am's with Martina Navratilova and Larry David.
Rory McIlroy: Tennis Groupie

By Donny Mahoney Updated
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