Caroline Wozniacki hails from a major sports background, as her parents and brother pursued professional athletic careers.
She first started playing tennis at the young age of 7 in a small club south of Copenhagen.
The Danish tennis player began her journey as an umpire for her family members and friends, eventually achieving the number one spot in the singles rankings.
This achievement has been primarily influenced by the support of her parents and brother.
On October 11, 2010, she reached the world No 1 in singles, becoming the 20th player in the Open Era and the first representative from a Scandinavian nation to hold the top position.
Moreover, Caroline Wozniacki became the first Danish player to clinch a significant singles championship at the 2018 Australian Open.
Prior to her victory at the Australian Open, she lost two major championship finals at the US Open, where she was defeated by Kim Clijsters in 2009 and Serena Williams in 2014.
Caroline Wozniacki Parents Piotr & Anna Wozniacki
Caroline Wozniacki was born on July 11, 1990, to parents Anna and Piotr Wozniacki.
Her mother, Anna, was a member of the Polish women’s national volleyball team, while her father, Piotr, pursued a career in professional football.
The family relocated to Denmark when Piotr joined the Danish football club B1909.
Throughout Caroline’s journey in tennis, her father served as her primary coach, providing guidance at every stage.
Growing up, the family enjoyed outdoor activities, with swimming and football being early pursuits for the children.
Caroline’s older brother, Patrik Wozniacki, born on July 24, 1986, also played professional football in Denmark.
Moreover, Caroline received support from her mother and brother, who drew upon their own sporting experiences to guide her whenever possible.
Married & Mother Of Two Kids
The tennis player was previously involved in a romantic relationship with Northern Irish professional golfer Rory Mcllroy from 2011 to 2014.
Their engagement was announced through a tweet on January 1, 2014, but they called off their engagement on May 21, 2014.
On February 14, 2017, Wozniacki disclosed that she was dating former NBA basketball player David Lee.
The couple engaged on November 2, 2017, and exchanged their vows on June 16, 2019.
They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Olivia Wozniacki Lee, on June 11, 2021.
A year later, their second child, a son named James Wozniacki Lee, was born on October 24, 2022.
Return To The Court After Three Years
Making her return to the tennis court for the first time since 2020, Caroline Wozniacki made her tennis comeback by defeating Kimberly Birrell with a score of 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal on August 8, 2023.
Having won 30 singles titles, Wozniacki had announced her retirement after the 2020 Australian Open.
It was in June 2023 that she revealed her intentions of making a comeback.
After winning the game, Wozniacki said, “It feels great. It’s been my first match back in over three years and I was definitely a little rusty.”