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‘First One To Be There’- Caroline Wozniacki Breaks the Myth on Serena Williams’ Fierce Persona To Reveal Her Fun Side

Published 11/13/2022, 9:35 AM EST

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Famous rivalries have sometimes evolved into close friendships. Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki’s friendship after years of antagonism is an example of this. They have been friends for over ten years, and they still value their time together. The 32-year-old reportedly stated in a conversation that Williams is the friend everyone needs during a difficult period.

But both tennis players have already given up the game after competing against one another in multiple bouts. The former Grand Slam winner announced her retirement in 2020 following the Australian Open. On the other side, the 23-time Grand Slam champion performed her final dance this year at the US Open, leaving the tennis court in style.

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Caroline Wozniacki admires Serena Williams’ friendship

The one-time Grand Slam recently spoke over a variety of topics. She also mentions Serena Williams, a friend whom she admires, for supporting her through difficult times, despite being one of the most difficult tennis players to defeat. Despite having a tough exterior, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has a tender heart and is a fantastic friend.

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Wozniacki said, “I think off the court just her as the person. She is such a great friend, she is a great mom, she will always be there for you if you need her and you know whenever you go through anything in life. She is the first one to be there, and I really appreciate that.” The former world number one constantly makes time for her friends, even when she has a lot going on in her own life. This has strengthened her friendship with the tennis star.

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The Danish tennis pro, who is 32 years old, also mentioned that she always makes time for her pals to support and assist them in trying times. And recognized that despite having a wonderful tennis career, she is a fantastic person, friend, and mother.

Wozniacki praises the Williams sisters

The 2020 Australian Open champion acknowledged that the Williams sisters’ contributions to sports were remarkable and had aided the development of women in pro sports when discussing the on-court performance of her closest buddy.

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She continued by mentioning how she grew up watching the William sisters play tennis on television. She said, “Just what they did for tennis was incredible,” and will always be a part of the sport.

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Pratishtha Prakash

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Pratishtha Prakash is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media and Journalism from MIT ADT University, Pune. In the past, she has interned at the sports desk of The Hitavada, a regional English daily newspaper.
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