Caroline Wozniacki had already retired from professional tennis, yet she decided to return to the WTA Tour.
Wozniacki retired a few years ago after it became apparent that her body couldn't really handle all the stress of being a professional tennis player. She retired after producing sensational tennis for many years and building a rather splendid career that was Hall of Fame worthy.
In short, the Danish superstar had very few regrets, so nobody even thought about her possibly returning to the sport when she retired. Well, she did it last year, and it surprised everybody.
Just weeks after that, Wozniacki found herself on a tennis court again and won her first match. The comeback has been rather mixed. It looked better last year than it did this year, but she's finding her footing again.
At the 2024 Indian Wells Open, the Dane recorded another win, and after the match, she explained her decision to come back.
"Yeah, because I feel like I still have some great tennis in me. I am very passionate about tennis, and I love competing, and I feel like I can still beat the best players in the world when I play my best. So that's why I'm here and why I want to be here."
It's fascinating to see her out there because she truly didn't have to do it. Her life off the court is amazing and resembles what many people would describe as an ideal life. And yet she's grinding it out because she loves to play tennis and compete with others on the court.
"That's why, you know, it definitely would be, quote, unquote, easier to sit at home, but this is very rewarding, and as long as I can do this and feel good and body feels good, then I love what I do."
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