Caroline Wozniacki recently practiced alongside her younger countryman Holger Rune, while preparing for her return to competition at the 2023 Canadian Open.
At the 2020 Australian Open, Wozniacki announced her initial retirement from professional tennis. Recently, she announced that she will be coming out of retirement before the 2023 US Open after three years and having two babies.
The former World No. 1 said that one of her goals was to show other mothers and herself that it is possible to have a career after having children.
She said in n interview with Vogue: “I’ve talked with a lot of women who gave up on their own dreams because they wanted to be with their families, but somewhere deep down they have this yearning to do something they’re passionate about.”
She further added: “I want to prove that to myself and to those women. You can have both: you can be thrilled with your family and with everything at home and still have a career, and be great at it.”
Danish duo practice today! Thank you @holgerrune2003 for a great hit!💪🏻🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/FMB0KWwK74
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) July 31, 2023
Caroline Wozniacki in 2023
Now ranked no., Wozniacki played her last match on the 24th of January 2020 when she was defeated by world no.5 Ons Jabeur 7-5 3-6 7-5 in the 3rd round of the Australian Open (draw).
At present, during this year the Dane has achieved a 5-2 win-loss record.
She is also scheduled to play at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open) after Montreal. The main draw will start on the 7th of August.
Holger Rune in 2023
Now ranked no.6 (career-high), the Dane played his last match on the 12th of July when he surrendered to world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3) 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this year Rune owns an overall 37-13 record. Rune conquered 1 title in Munich. Rune was the runner-up in Monte-Carlo and Rome.
Rune is scheduled to compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August.