18 years ago, July 19, 2005, Caroline Wozniacki She became a professional and fulfilled her childhood dream. Since then she has forged a successful career in white sport.
The Danish retired at the beginning of 2020and at 33 years old he returned to compete in the last edition of the US Openreaching round of 16
Wozniacki, who won a Grand Slam and became number one in the worldhung up her racket three years ago, suffering from a rheumatoid arthritis. However, despite the prolonged break in an interview with MILENIO-La Afificación, prior to his participation in the TennisFestsaid that he still has unfinished business with tennis, because he wants to show that This disease cannot truncate people’s dreams.
Married to former NBA player, David Lee, Wozniacki has been a mother twice, so she could join the club of tennis players who gave birth and later won a Grand Slam. Margaret Court, Kim Clijsters and Evonne Goolagong achieved it before her, while Serena won in Australia 2017 when I was already pregnant.
Caroline reached the top of world tennis in October 2010, won the Australian Open in 2018played two finals at the US Open and has won 30 titles, in addition to winning more than 600 matches on the circuit and being crowned in the WTA Finals in 2017.
What is your assessment of women’s tennis?
Well, you know, new generations always arise. I think women’s tennis is the most important sport in the world. It is exciting to be part of this revolution of the great players. And obviously now we have some people who are not consistent when it comes to playing, but. I think they are getting to a better and better place. I feel like the best time tennis has ever been in was when Serena, Venus and everyone were playing at the highest level. But, we have young players who are doing everything they can to fill that.
You are an athlete and a woman who will always live with rheumatoid arthritis. How do you feel about that?
Of course It’s something I wish I didn’t have, but it’s part of me and my life and it’s something I deal with daily. But I’m doing my best to recover and make it right for my body. And you know, I like to be a role model for other women and men who are struggling against an autoimmune diseaseI want to show them that they can still achieve their dreams.
You are a warrior, not only with tennis, because you are sick, but you also run marathons. You are a beautiful, strong woman and you are also a mother. What are the most difficult activities for you?
I don’t know. I think all together. I like to stay busy and it’s definitely hard at times, but I feel very lucky and privileged to have my two beautiful children and watch them grow, and every day is something new. It is certainly difficult, but I also feel very lucky to be a part of them, how they grow and to see them become good people. In tennis, I am happy to be able to return to the courtto play at a high level and travel with family, because they are truly a special part of my life.
What does Carolina dream about?
Honestly, I just want my family and children to be healthy, happy and to be able to explore the world with them. And of course on the tennis court I have the dream of continue beating the best players in the world and win the most important titles.
What does the court give you?
I love playing tennis. I think tennis has been a very important part of my life and it’s something I’m very good at. And I enjoy being there, being competitive and playing in front of a big crowd. It’s something that always I dreamed when I was a girl and being able to live that dream is very special for me.
Do you feel like you are a strong woman?
Yes, I am a strong woman. I think any mother will tell you that it takes strong people to raise children. And it’s something I’m very proud of; I feel very strong and empowered by it. And obviously, making a career on par with that is difficult, but it’s worth it and I also have a lot of courage for that.
That’s what he said
“I like to be a role model for other women and men who are fighting an autoimmune disease; I want to show them that they can still achieve their dreams.”
Caroline Wozniacki
Danish tennis player
Caroline Wozniacki
Career record: 639-267
30 WTA titles
1 Australian Open (2018)
1 WTA Finals (2017)
71 Weeks as #1 in the world
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2023-12-02 11:55:00
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