"It’s absolutely superb to have three Danes in the main draw": Former Wimbledon champion lauds return of Wozniacki to join Rune and Tauson at US Open
Tennis News
Former Wimbledon doubles champion Frederik Lochte is excited
to see the prospect of three players from Denmark in the main draw of the US
Open.
The final Grand Slam of the year is set to begin in exactly
a month’s time in New York where players from all over the world will
participate and showcase their talent.
With the return of former world number one Caroline
Wozniacki, as many as three players from Denmark are set to take part in the
main draw of the US Open this year including Holger Rune and Clara Tauson.
Lochte, while speaking to SpilXperten, expressed excitement
in seeing that many players from the Scandinavian country and called it a ‘huge’
development.
“It’s huge that she (Wozniacki) is going to play again,” he
said. “It’s going to be really great. It’ll be awesome to follow her again, and
from a Danish perspective, it’s just fantastic to have another player to follow
at the tournaments. It’s absolutely superb to have three Danes in the main draw
of the US Open. It’s damn huge.
“It’s truly significant to have both Holger Rune, Clara
Tauson, and Caroline Wozniacki participating, especially because they are
competitive. These are three players who one can hope to see in the second week
of the various Grand Slams.”
Wozniacki has an impressive record while playing at the US
Open where she finished twice as the runner-up — in 2009 after losing to the
former world number one Belgium’s Kim Clijsters(7-5, 6-3) and then in 2014
after coming the second best against America’s Serena Williams (6-3, 6-3).
On the other hand, the world number six Rune’s best
appearance in the competition came last year when he was knocked out in the
third round after losing to Britain’s Cameron Norrie with a score of 7-5, 6-4,
6-1.
Tauson has the least impressive record out of all the three Danish
players, having never played in the third round or beyond in the US Open.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Can't help but suspect Vukov is back to his old self again. Thank you, WTA. Perhaps you can give them a "Battling Couple of the Year Award 2026" ??
mandoist08-11-2026 - Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.mandoist06-11-2026
- Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.mandoist06-11-2026
- Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Having spent weeks and weeks through the years on tour, I can say with confidence that Conchita was (is) one of the very few who realize the surprising level of maturity (and sometimes lack of) which Mirra seems to have developed in such a demanding adult world of Pro-Tennis. While at the same time reminding herself (Conchita, that is) that Mirra is still young and developing mentally and physically. The general public may forget at times, or not at all realize, these modern era young athletes do not have a 'normal' Youth. It's a major sacrifice, among countless sacrifices, these athletes must make. People who blow-off that fact are ignorant and unfair when they blurt out, "They choose fame so they have to put up with the intrusions on their lives". No, they do not.mandoist05-11-2026
- Okay... someone with a camera was EAVESDROPPING on a private conversation. Shouldn't that be the point of discussion here? Regardless of the sensationalist crap by media, Pegula (and anyone) has a right to an opinion. There used to be an expectation that private conversations were respected, regardless of 'stardom' and whatever other defensive excuses media tries to shove in our faces. Boo-hoo if feelings are hurt. BTW: Having been employed at various tourney venues, etc., I can't tell you how nasty and offensive players can be when discussing their opponents and colleagues... in "private". Well, I could, but won't. I also challenge anyone to deny what Jessica said is false.mandoist05-11-2026
- Vacherot is Mongasque, rather than Swiss. The tournament was Swiss :DTrwd7702-11-2026
- After a couple decades traveling to IIHF tourneys overseas... our family is done with it... and I will not be the only one!! Bad enough the NHL allows Ovachenko (a Putin Supporter and Campaigner) to live and play in the USA. Let's not forget the STATE SPONSORED RUSSIAN DOPING PROGRAMS still in effect today.mandoist31-10-2026
