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The Grand Slam event in New York is about to start, and the tennis realm can’t keep quiet. Adding to the excitement,  Caroline Wozniacki, as a wild card participant, is all set to mark her participation at the US Open after her lengthy hiatus. In 2020, the Danish tennis star departed from the tour in order to prioritize her family. Now, after almost three seasons, making a comeback on the court at the age of 33 wasn’t an easy choice for the former Australian Open champion. But, during this challenging phase, Wozniacki received unwavering support from her best friend and the ‘Queen of the Court,’ Serena Williams.

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Reminiscing about the same, the former world no.1 recently brought to light a heartfelt conversation with the 41-year-old tennis legend who has encouraged her throughout her comeback decision.

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Caroline Wozniacki on Serena Williams has been a pillar of support

After three seasons and two kids, the WTA star once again marked her participation in the North American hard-court swing this season. In doing so, the Danish tennis star has now officially joined the ‘tennis moms’ club, which also includes her best friend, Serena Williams.

Notably, as she prepares to play in the U.S. Open, Wozniacki was asked if she also had any conversation with the American tennis legend prior to her comeback on the court. In an interview with TODAY, she said, “For sure, I had a full conversation with her. She was like, ‘I’m supporting you all the way, I think it’s so cool that you’re coming back’.”

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Meanwhile, the 33-year-old also revealed how the former tennis star constantly texted her after her recent matches. Wozniacki said, “And yeah, she texts me after my matches that I played, just asking, ‘how you’re feeling?’ And encouraging me, it’s been really great. “

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Apart from Serena, there was another person who was also supportive of the former world no.1 player’s comeback decision.

Wozniacki also got the approval of her father

The WTA player’s childhood coach and father, Piotr Wozniacki, was quite shocked when he found out that his daughter was thinking of a comeback at the age of 33. However, despite all the skepticism and concerns, the 60-year-old also showcased his support by issuing a heartfelt assurance to the former Australian Open champion. Piotr promised his tennis star daughter that he would be always there for her during her ‘comeback’ phase in the women’s circuit.

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READ MORE- A Legendary Bond: Exploring the Heartwarming Friendship of Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki

What do you think of the Danish tennis star’s father and best friend constantly supporting her during this phase? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors. Beyond the tennis court, Anurag finds solace in gaming, where his strategic mind flourishes.

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