Danish Caroline Wozniacki, a former world No. 1 who announced her retirement from sport in 2020, told the magazine vogue in an article published Thursday morning that she will make her official return to competition at the National Bank Open next August.
The information was then confirmed to The Canadian Press by the spokesperson for Tennis Canada, who said he had learned of Wozniacki’s decision “recently”.
“Three years ago, after achieving almost all my goals, I left the professional circuit (WTA). I wanted to start a family, and take a break. I didn’t realize how long this break would be,” Wozniacki first told the magazine.
“Then, towards the end of last year, I decided to book some on-court training sessions. And when my dad visited me in Florida, I realized I needed some advice. I hit balls for 20 or 30 minutes — I don’t know how long, but at some point I looked at him and said, ‘I feel like I’m better than I’ve ever been before. Am I dreaming or is it true?” »
After hanging up her racquet after the 2020 Australian Open, Wozniacki, now 32, gave birth to two children with her husband, ex-NBA player David Lee.
“So I’m going to play the US Open. I’m addicted to the effervescent atmosphere of New York, and I played it so well for a long time. Plus, David played for the New York Knicks for five seasons — we love this city. I will start by going to Montreal to find my bearings, then I will go to New York. After that, I will have a few months to prepare for the Australian Open, then we will see what happens next. The Paris Olympics are obviously part of my goals, ”she told the prestigious magazine.
Wozniacki was ranked No. 1 in the world in singles in 2010, and won the Australian Open title in 2018. In total, she has won 30 career singles titles on the WTA Tour.
After this victory, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that caused her severe pain. It seems that her health issues are now behind her.
The National Bank Open will take place from August 7 to 13 in Montreal.
