Making a return to a competitive sport after turning 30 and, moreover, after embracing motherhood always seems difficult. But the Danish tennis star, Caroline Wozniacki, has now made it look easy as she recently made a stellar comeback. The WTA legend previously moved away from the court in 2020, when her family duties were at the top of her priority list. Now, after three seasons, the former world no.1 has stunned the entire tennis realm with her comeback decision at the age of 33. According to her, this was possible, partly due to the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams.

In her pre-tournament press conference, the Dane revealed how it might have not been possible without the influence of her best friend and another tennis mom, Serena, who has often been a pillar of support for her. While hailing the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Wozniacki also opened up about how the tennis mothers have paved the path for the next generation.

Caroline Wozniacki hails Serena Williams’ impact ahead of the US Open

The tennis community is in a frenzy as the US Open is almost underway with the Danish tennis star marking her return to the hard courts of New York. Caroline Wozniacki has entered the tournament as a wild card participant and it will be her first major event after her lengthy hiatus. Prior to the start of her campaign, the 33-year-old was asked if she ever conferred her comeback decision with any of her colleagues.

In the press conference of the US Open, the WTA legend opened up about how she “obviously” had a conversation with her best friend, Serena Williams. Wozniacki added, “She’s supporting me whatever I do. She thought that was really cool that I’m coming back.”

During the conversation, the Danish tennis star mentioned some of the other players on the women’s circuit who are also a part of the ‘tennis moms’ club. Just like Wozniacki and Williams, the Ukrainian tennis beauty, Elina Svitolina also returned to the tour this season after embarking on her parenthood journey.

Notably, Wozniacki asserted how it’s “so cool” that they all have chosen their own path of balancing the duties of a mother and an athlete. In the process, the former Australian Open champion also opened up about how the tennis moms are motivating the next generation.

Wozniacki on her quest to inspire other WTA players

In the press conference, the Dane also said that she is proud of the ‘moms club’ in the tennis circuit as they have paved the path for the younger generation. Wozniacki said, “Most of all I’m just proud that we are quite a few moms on tour that have paved the way I think for the future generation”.

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The 33-year-old spoke about how tennis mothers like herself have helped other WTA players understand that it is possible to take a break in order to prioritize parental duties. Even after embracing parenthood and making a comeback, Wozniacki asserted that women can still play at a high level on the tour.

What do you think of the Danish tennis star’s quest to inspire other WTA players?

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