Former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki has made the decision to return to professional tennis after a three-year retirement. The 32-year-old is setting her sights on the Canadian Open in Montreal in August as her official comeback before heading back to the Grand Slam stage at the US Open.
After becoming a mother of two, Wozniacki began hitting again following the birth of her second child last October, expressing that she felt she was playing better than ever. She shared her decision to return to the tour in the latest edition of Vogue, stating her eagerness to pursue her dreams despite her age and family responsibilities.
Wozniacki retired after her triumph at the 2018 Australian Open, where she secured her only Grand Slam title, to start a family with her husband, former NBA player David Lee.
Reflecting on her retirement announcement in December 2019, Wozniacki mentioned her aspirations beyond tennis, including getting married, raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis, and starting a family.
She revealed that she hadn’t hit a tennis ball until after the birth of her second child last year, but once she did, she found herself enjoying it. Wozniacki emphasized her competitiveness and belief in herself, indicating a strong drive to excel in her return to professional tennis.
Speaking about her future plans, Wozniacki mentioned her preparations for the Australian Open in January and the Paris Olympics next summer. She expressed confidence in her comeback, stating her belief in her ability to compete at the highest level once again.
Wozniacki, who married David Lee in June 2019, welcomed her daughter Olivia in June 2021 and her son James in October 2022. She will be rejoining the ranks of mothers on the WTA Tour, including Victoria Azarenka, Elina Svitolina, and Taylor Townsend, while fellow former world No. 1s Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka are also expected to return from maternity leave next year.
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