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Updated Thursday, August 31, 2023 – 17:06
The former world number 1, mother of two children, is already in the third round of the tournament after beating Petra Kvitova, two-time Wimbledon champion
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counted Caroline Wozniacki after qualifying for the third round of the US Open that his father was somewhat surprised when he floated the possibility of returning to the courts. As a father, he has been my coach throughout my entire career and he wants the best for his children. When I dropped the idea, he wasn’t expecting it, but at the same time he said, ‘OK, if that’s what you want to do, I’m here, let’s go for it.
The 33-year-old former world number 1 captivated the Arthur Ashe spectators with her victory over Peter Kvitov, eleventh seed and two-time Wimbledon champion, 7-5 and 7-6 (5). Three years ago, if you asked me, I didn’t think I was going to play one of these big courts again at the US Open, and especially the night session. It is incredible to be on a track like this and to have played a match like this, she said on the pitch just after the match and repeated it later at a press conference.
Winner of the 2018 Australian Open and with a total of 30 circuit titles under her belt, the Dane left the competition after losing in the first major on the calendar against Our Jabeur in 2020. Suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, she stepped aside with all the signs of being definitive. In this time she has had two children, James y Oliviathe result of her marriage to the former NBA player David Lee. The eldest begins to understand and acquire the experiences of traveling the world, he commented in New York. At the time of announcing his return, which occurred a few weeks ago in Montreal with a victory against Tatiana Prozorovaexplained the inspiring nature that motherhood had in her decision: I want to show them that I am capable of pursuing my dreams.
Precedents
It’s hard to know the extent of Wozniacki’s new challenge yet, but unlike other players like Kim Clijsters, whose last rentre remained in something anecdotal, shows off the weapons and physiognomy of a true competitor. The Belgian, however, was at the time, at the age of 29, the first tennis player to win a match after giving birth.
Caro is always difficult to play against, even when he hasn’t played for a few years. His forehand is the same as always and, in addition, he has served very well, which I was surprised a bit, Kvitova said. Solid as before from the baseline, Wozniacki committed just 13 unforced errors.
Motherhood has long ceased to be something exceptional in tennis. In addition to Serena Williamsnow retired, players like Elina Svitolinawho returned to play last spring, six months after giving birth to Skyfruit of his relationship with Gael Monfils, have shown that it is compatible to start a family and continue competing. In fact, 11 mothers entered the final draw at this US Open.
Wozniacki fell in the second round in Montreal, 1,293 days after leaving tennis, and lost at the beginning in Cincinnati, but in New York she began to find the game that made her rise. In her 13 participations in the tournament, she has played in three semifinals and two finals, in 2009 and 2014, a background that surely will not go unnoticed by the American. Jennifer Bradyhis rival this Friday in the round of 16, who will also compete for the heart of the local fans.
2023-08-31 15:06:50
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