Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to the WTA tour and she has shared her thoughts on competing against Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina.
The Danish tennis player is preparing for her return to the WTA tour after a three-year hiatus since her retirement. Wozniacki was a former world No. 1 and the champion of the 2018 Australian Open, where she defeated the then-world No. 1, Simona Halep, in the final.
In June, she announced that she would be returning to the tennis courts during the hard court swing in the tournaments held in the United States following the conclusion of Wimbledon:
“Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for. But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role. We decided as a family it’s time. I’m coming back to play and I can’t wait!”
Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for. But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter…
Wozniacki will be facing top players this time around who hadn't yet established themselves as champions by 2020. In particular, there has been talk about the WTA Big-3, considering the dominance that Sabalenka, Rybakina, and Swiatek have shown over the past year. The 33-year-old athlete has expressed that she is prepared to compete against them.
“I have fought tough players before and fought my way around so I am going to do the same this time,” she said
“Obviously there are a lot of good players out there and it is a high level of tennis but I played with the greatest of all time in Serena. She’s the best player I ever played and she isn’t around anymore so that feels good to me at the moment! I am happy not to have to play her anymore,” Wozniacki added.
The Danish player said she doesn't feel pressure regarding the length of time she will play and that it will depend on how things progress:
“I am not putting a time on how long I will play, just see how the body holds up, see how I feel, how the kids and everyone does."
“I am excited to be back and excited to be playing and hopefully it will be my best tennis yet.”
“My family and my kids is the most important thing in my life to me so I know that if I win or lose they won’t look at me any differently.
Wozniacki won 32 singles titles and reached 25 finals. Her notable achievements include the trophy at the 2018 Australian Open, six WTA 1000 titles, and a trophy at the 2017 WTA Finals.
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