Former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki will hold her comeback going into subsequent yr however says she resides for the second on the US Open after a shock return from retirement.
The 33-year-old former Australian Open champion initially referred to as time on her aggressive profession in 2020 and spent so lengthy away from the courtroom that she informed reporters at Flushing Meadows that at one level she was unable to find her racquets.
“I didn’t miss it. I played since I was obviously very, very young. It’s been part of my life and my lifestyle for so long. I needed a break,” stated Wozniacki, who gave delivery in 2021 and 2022.
“I’m very excited to have this opportunity and to play again and play at the highest level.”
The Dane earned a wildcard entry for the US Open, the place she was twice a finalist, after she introduced her return to competitors two months in the past.
Wozniacki misplaced within the second spherical in Montreal and within the first spherical in Cincinnati earlier this month in her first two tournaments again however her enthusiasm was undented in New York, the place she’s going to begin towards a qualifier.
“When you look at yourself and you feel like you still have a chance to do something really cool and really good, then you’ve got to take the chance,” she informed reporters. “You never know if you don’t try it.”
Wozniacki mentioned a return to tennis with long-time buddy and 23-time grand slam winner Serena Williams, who reached a significant last 4 occasions after giving delivery in 2017 earlier than asserting she was “evolving away from tennis” a yr in the past.
“I’m just proud that we are quite a few moms 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,” stated Wozniacki.
“The women have showed that you can still play at a very, very high level.”
The 30-time singles title winner expects to play a fuller schedule in 2024 however wouldn’t speculate past that.
“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,” she stated.
“I’m just enjoying being here in the moment.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
