McIlroy makes waves at Wimbledon

GOLF star Rory McIlroy was given a hero’s reception yesterday as he arrived at Wimbledon. The young Irishman arrived to hearty applause from fans after he lifted the recent US Open — his first major.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2011 - 01:00

John Fahey

McIlroy, who sat in Centre Court’s Royal Box, arrived early at the 125th All England Lawn Tennis Club championships.

McIlroy arrived at the practice courts with three-time championship winner John McEnroe to watch the players prepare for the ladies’ quarter-finals.

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Courts Golf Person: McIlroy Person: Rory McIlroy Person: John McEnroe Person: Andy Murray Person: Feliciano Lopez Person: Briton Person: Tim Henman Person: Andy Person: Harry Diamond Person: John Yates Person: Paul Hampson Event: Wimbledon Event: US Open Event: 125th All England Lawn Tennis Club championships Organisation: Metropolitan Police

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