Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to return to tennis after 3-year absence

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Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki is returning to tennis, three years after retiring.

The 32-year-old Dane won the Australian Open in 2018 and lost in the US Open final in both 2009 and 2014.

"I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for," Wozniacki wrote on Twitter.

"But I still have goals I want to accomplish. We decided as a family it's time. I'm coming back to play and I can't wait."

Caroline Wozniacki beat Simona Halep 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 to win the Australian Open in 2018

Wozniacki announced the birth of daughter Olivia in June 2021 and then son James in 2022.

She added: "I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role."

During the first stage of her career, Wozniacki won 30 tour-level titles, including one Grand Slam triumph when she beat Simona Halep in three sets in the 2018 Australian Open final.

At Wimbledon, she reached the last 16 on six occasions, but lost at that stage every time.

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