"Definitely helps when you can see everything from the outside": Wozniacki reflects on contrast from commentary to retirement return
WTAMonday, 14 August 2023 at 05:00
Caroline
Wozniacki reflected on the contrast between being a commentator and making a
comeback at the Canadian Open.
The former
world No. 1 had a triumphant return at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open
Montreal, where she entered as a wildcard and secured a victory in her opening
match against Kimberly Birrell.
Her participation
came to an end in the second round when she was defeated by recent Wimbledon champion
Marketa Vondrousova.
Prior to
her return to the WTA tour, Wozniacki worked as a commentator just three months
ago at the French Open. The Danish player compared her experience as a
commentator to being on the court once again.
“It
definitely helps when you can see everything from the outside, but it’s much
easier sitting there and saying how someone should play,”
“It’s
harder to actually do it in reality but I also think, with experience, and the
experience that I have with the game that I have and playing matches and
getting more into a tournament groove, that’ll definitely help moving forward.”
The 2018
Australian Open champion completed her first match after three years and eight
months without competing. Despite her absence, Wozniacki did not lose track of
what is happening in the WTA and reflected on the different types of players
present in the current era of tennis.
“We have a
lot of different types of players all playing well. We have Ons Jabeur who
mixes up the pace, Karolina Muchova who does the same. We have big power players
like Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. We have Iga who plays a bit of both
and do a bit of both.”
“At the same time, I think a lot of the young players have a lot of
power and are very powerful: big serves, big first shots. So, you have to be
ready for that and I’m not surprised, when I play someone who tried to hit
every ball as hard as they can and it all goes in. I think a lot of the future
in tennis is players trying to be first on the ball.”
Wozniacki will return to the court on Monday at the Cincinnati Open,
where she will play on the center court against Elina Svitolina. The Ukrainian
player made a comeback to the tour a few months ago after giving birth to her
daughter with Gael Monfils, and she has had an impressive streak of results
that have placed her as world No. 26.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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