FAREWELL, WOZNIACKI

Caroline Wozniacki made an official announcement weeks before the tournament, that the 2020 Australian Open would be her last official participation in any WTA event. It’s safe to say that Wozniacki’s decision came as a surprise to everyone, as the 1-time Grand Slam winner is still 29 years old and still has a lot to offer to the tennis world. She started her professional career at Cincinnati in 2005, when she was only 15 years old, giving the hint that she would have a successful career ahead. Looking back on her 15-year trajectory, Caroline has achieved 30 singles titles, all in every possible surface, as eight Top 10 ranking finishes. Her consistency as a player was her biggest trait, as she was known for never giving up on any given play.

One of her best friends, Serena Williams, has already spoken about Wozniacki’s early retirement.

“Yeah she’s had an amazing career and- oh my God, I’m getting emotional! Oh my God. I’m going to miss her. Jeez! Guys, let’s not- I can’t answer Caroline questions I’m going to be crying!

“She’s one of my best friends in the world and we’ll have a great life for the rest of our lives together. But I will miss her out on tour.” Serena said in the press conference after her disappointing match.

WOZNIACKI'S LAST MATCH

The Danish had reached the 3rd round after defeating Kristie Ahn and Dayana Yastremska, as she was set to face Ons Jabeur, the player from Tunisia who was surprising everyone on this Australian Open edition. Curiously, Wozniacki started the match on the right foot. She immediately broke Jabeur to consolidate a 3-0 lead, but after that, things started to go sour for the 29-year-old. Breaks were exchanged throughout the set, with the Tunisian coming out on top 7-5. While the stands were starting to feel that the Danish’ retirement could be close, Caroline played a perfect 2nd set, without conceding a single breakpoint, en route to a final and decisive set. Ons Jabeur gained a 3-0 advantage due to an early break, but Wozniacki quickly closed the gap at 3-3. Both players had chances of breaking her opponent, but neither converted until the player from Tunisia secured a decisive break when Caroline was serving to take the match to a tiebreak. This marks the farewell to a great career, on a place that was dear to the Danish.