"I don't want winning a Grand Slam to be my goal anymore" - Caroline Garcia pens emotional message ahead of 2025 Australian Open

Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia had a subpar 2024 season, but the WTA star appears ready to put it all behind her ahead of next year's Australian Open event in January.

The 31-year old ended the season ranked World No.48, finishing with a 17-17 win/loss record. Garcia failed to win a title, and has dropped in form following an explosive run to the WTA Finals title in 2022.

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Garcia hoping to change mindset ahead of next season

In a heartfelt message to her fans on social media, Garcia expressed her eagerness to return to the courts. The former World No.4 stated she had made changes to her mindset, allowing her to view her future with more confidence.

"Let the journey begin," wrote Garcia. "In just one month, if all goes well, I’ll step back onto the court at the Australian Open. This is more than a return to competition—it’s a personal reckoning. Every day, I’m putting in the work, pushing myself to be ready both physically and mentally.
"Most days, I find joy in the process, but there are moments when the shadows creep in—the fear of failure, the fear of not being enough. These thoughts can feel overwhelming, but I’ve come to realize that the real failure would be giving in to them, letting them define me.
"I want to discover what it means to play for me—to chase my own goals, to find my own reasons, to finally uncover the joy in being a tennis player. To not let others define me. I don’t want winning a Grand Slam or returning to the top 5 to be my goal anymore. I want those achievements to be the outcome—the result of being happy, working hard, and continuously improving as a player and a person.

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"The focus is no longer on the destination, but on embracing the journey, with all its challenges and beauty. Winning has to be the outcome, not the goal. I want to do it not for the trophies, not for the rankings or for my environment’s expectations or dreams, but for the person I’ll become through the process.
"When this chapter ends, I want to look back and know that I succeeded—not just as an athlete, but as a human being. That I faced every difficulty, every self-doubt, and forged my own path. That I left behind the unbearable weight of expectations and found my way forward with courage and purpose.
"No matter the outcome, I want to look back and say: I did it my way, and that was enough. Thank you all for your support. See you in one month in Melbourne.
"Caro."

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