Caroline Wozniacki, the former world number one returns to the field after three years: “I can win again”

Caroline Wozniacki, former world number 1, he will return to the field three years after his retirement. “In these last three years away from the fields I have been able to make up for lost time with my family, I have become a mother and now have two beautiful children for whom I am so grateful. But I still have goals that I want to achieve,” she wrote on The 32-year-old Danish tweeted. “I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role. We’ve decided as a family that it’s time. I’m getting back to playing and can’t wait!”

Wozniacki on the field in Montreal

In an article for the magazine Vogue, Wozniacki announced he will play Montreal in August “to get me in rhythm and then head to New York.” After the announcement of his return, the American federation announced that he will reserve a wild card in the Danish style. “After that, I’ll have a few months to prepare for the Australian Open. The Paris Olympics are also a goal,” she continued. “Am I nervous? Not really. I’m getting back to doing something I love. Can I win the US Open? I think so. Can I win the Australian Open? I think so. That’s why I’m doing it.”

The Grand Slam in Melbourne

Wozniacki, who became world No. 1 in 2010 and won her only Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2018, ended her career after the 2020 Australian Open (beaten in the 3rd round by Jabeur), when she suffered from a chronic inflammatory joint disease, rheumatoid arthritis. Since then, the Danish player has given birth to two children, Olivia, in 2021, and James, last October. Only after the birth of her son did she go back to playing tennis. Before her, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka returned to the field after having a child.