"She thought it was really cool that I'm coming back": Wozniacki reveals chat with Serena Williams before return to tennis
WTASaturday, 26 August 2023 at 23:30
Caroline
Wozniacki revealed details about the conversation she had with Serena Williams
before coming out of retirement.
After over
three years and having two children, the 33-year-old Danish player decided to
return to the WTA Tour due to her desire to continue competing at the highest
level. Wozniacki disclosed that she had a conversation with her friend Serena
Williams before making the decision to come back.
“I
obviously had this conversation with Serena quite a while back. She's
supporting me whatever I do. She thought that it was really cool that I'm
coming back,” Wozniacki said.
“But
everyone is just so different. Elina Svitolina, how she does it. How Serena did
it. How I'm doing it. We're all different people. I think it's so cool that you
choose your own path.”
“Most of
all I'm just proud that we are quite a few mums on tour that have paved the way
I think for the future generation that it's possible to take a break, have a
family, then come back. The women have shown that you can still play at a very,
very high level,” she added
The 2018
Australian Open champion also admitted that she missed the game:
“I started just missing
the cardio aspect. I'll always love the game, no matter if I'm 33 or if I'm
going to be 80. I'll always appreciate the game and everything that it's given
me, she added.
“It just happened to be
that I felt like I was hitting the ball extremely well, that I am still young
enough to give it another shot. You only live once, so why not?”
Wozniacki added that
she is not sure how long she will continue playing.
“I can't predict the
future. I don't know what's going to happen in a year. But to be here now,
"another time" I guess is a better word, it's great.
“I don't know how long
I'm going to play for. I don't know if it's going to be a year, two years,
three years. I can't predict the future.
I also realise that I'm
not that young anymore. I'm 33. Obviously you have Venus (43) still playing.
She's older than me. You have older players. At the same time I think what I've
learned most is that you can't predict the future.”
“I'm just enjoying
being here in the moment. I hope for a great tournament. I'm definitely
planning on playing a lot more next year, playing more of a full schedule.”
“I think being from the
outside, seeing it for a little while, really getting all the stats on
everyone, I think it's just again a different perspective, which I think I can
use to my advantage,” she said.
“I still
have my RA. It's still something that I have to live with for the rest of my
life. Obviously when I wasn't playing, it was much easier to manage.”
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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