CAROLINE WOZNIACKI is set to return to professional tennis at the US Open – and she believes she can win majors.
The Dane – a former world No.1 and Australian Open champion – retired in January 2020 and had two children with her husband, the former NBA player David Lee.
Caroline Wozniacki is set to return to tennis after having children
Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki were together for one year
Yet in an interview with Vogue magazine, the 32-year-old has announced her plans to make a comeback because she has unfinished business within the sport.
US Open chiefs have awarded her a wildcard to play in the main draw in New York in late August and early September.
Wozniacki – a former fiancée to golfer Rory McIlroy – said: “Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family.
“I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for.
“But I still have goals I want to accomplish.
“I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role. We decided as a family it’s time. I’m coming back to play and I can’t wait.
“Am I nervous? Not really. I’m coming back to something I love.
“Yes, I’ll be nervous before a match. I’m okay with that. I’m great with that.
“Can I win the US Open? I think so.
“Can I win the Australian Open? I think so. That’s why I’m doing this. And I guess we’ll see what happens.
“I think it’s a great story. I think it’s awesome.”
Several elite players, like Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters, have become mums and then returned to the WTA Tour with varying degrees of success.
