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Wozniacki's professional debut came eight days after her 15th birthday as an unranked wildcard at an event at Cincinnati in July 2005. But I know that five years from now, when the kids are in school, it will be too late."ĭuring the first stage of her career, Wozniacki peaked when she beat Simona Halep in three sets in the 2018 Australian Open final.Īt Wimbledon, she reached the last 16 on six occasions, but lost at that stage every time. She added: "How long will I be able to play at my highest level-a year, two years, three years? I don't know. "I want to show my kids you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role." I'm coming back to play and I can't wait. "But I still have goals I want to accomplish. "I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for," Wozniacki wrote on Twitter. Wozniacki, who is married to former NBA basketball player David Lee, announced the birth of daughter Olivia in June 2021 and then son James in October 2022. So glad I don't have to be silent about this anymore." 'I want to show my kids you can pursue your dreams' "She paved the way for so many of us - she showed us that anything is possible," Wozniacki said.Īfter Wozniacki made her comeback plan public, Williams reacted by posting on Instagram: "Literally can't wait. Wozniacki said seeing Williams retire at last year's US Open was "bittersweet" because of how influential the American had been over the course of her 25-year top-level career. "Serena doesn't get nearly enough credit for getting to so many Grand Slam finals after having Olympia." I'm going to cheer you on every step of the way, and if you ever need anything, I'm here.' She's always been there for me. "When I told her my plan she just said, 'Wow, good for you.

"Serena and I had dinner a few weeks ago," Wozniacki told Vogue. Williams, who Wozniacki counts as a close friend, then reached the Wimbledon and US Open finals in both 20. Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams played doubles together at the Auckland Classic in New Zealand in January 2020 Wozniacki has been inspired by 23-time Grand Slam singles winner Serena Williams, who gave birth to daughter Olympia in September 2017 and then returned to competition. "If I didn't believe in myself, I wouldn't be doing this: I'm too competitive to just show up and not feel like I'm going to be one of the best players out there." 'Serena paved the way for so many of us' Can I win the Australian Open? I think so. "Am I nervous? Not really," Wozniacki said. She will also aim to compete at the Australian Open and the Paris Olympics in 2024. Soon after Wozniacki's announcement, the US Open said external-link Wozniacki has already been handed a wildcard for the event, which begins on 28 August. In an interview with Vogue, external-link Wozniacki said she wants to play at the Canadian Open in Montreal in August, before travelling to the US Open, where she reached the final in 20. Swiatek reaches first WTA grass-court semi-final."I'm too competitive to show up and not feel like I'm going to be one of the best players out there," she said. The 32-year-old retired in January 2020 but now plans to return after giving birth to her two children.
