The successful reappearance of former No. 1 Wozniacki after a three and a half year hiatus

Three and a half years after his last official match, the former world number 1 Caroline Wozniacki has reappeared this Tuesday at WTA 1,000 on a difficult path Montreal to show again that it is possible to have a high-level sporting life after motherhood, as other tennis players want Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters either Victoria Azarenkaalso present in the Canadian draw, even the 16th seed.

The 33-year-old Danish player decided to park the racket after the Australian Open 2020 due to a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis, a break that he also took advantage of to start a family with his wife, the former NBA player David Lee: They are already parents of a girl, oliviaborn in June 2021, and a boy, Jameswho came into the world last October.

On her return to the slopes, Wozniacki imposed herself with authority, through doubles 6-2, on the Australian Kimberly Birrell, 115th in the ranking and coming from the previous stage. In the second round, they will have a tougher test against the winner of the match between the Czechs Marketa Vondrousovathe new champion of Wimbledonand the Egyptian Mayor Sheriff.

Back in the winner’s circle 👏

2010 champion @CaroWozniacki kicks off his comeback with a commanding win!#NBO23 pic.twitter.com/kuIt9nEAyq

— wta (@WTA) August 8, 2023

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“It’s pretty crazy. I’m looking at the clock and my kids are sleeping. I’m going to meet them after I eat and get treated. I feel great, but it’s my first fight in three years and I’m a little rusty. I want to show the my children who can follow their dreams regardless of their age or role,” Wozniacki explained.

Caroline won the WTA in Montreal in 2010 and is competing in the 2023 edition thanks to an invitation from the organization, a ‘wildcard’ also confirmed in the same cincinnati next week as in the fourth and last grand slam of the season, the US Openwhich is scheduled from August 28 to September 10.

Wozniacki has 30 titles to her credit in Australian Open 2018 like the jewel in his crown, only his grand slam. The Dane also won the ‘master’ title at WTA Finals of 2017.