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Caroline Wozniacki She continued her remarkable return to tennis by claiming a huge win at this year’s tournament US Open.
The former world No. 1 beat No. 11 Petra Kvitova in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6, on Wednesday in what was her first win over a top-20 player in nearly five years.
Wozniacki has been away from competitive tennis for more than three years Before returning To work less than a month ago.
The Danish star gave birth to two children during her break, but has always remained close to the sport, competing in legendary doubles events and working as a TV analyst.
In June this year, she announced her intention to make a comeback and has not looked back since.
She made light work of her first round match at Flushing Meadows and was in great form again against two-time Grand Slam champion Kvitova.
After the win, Wozniacki was seen sitting in her chair wiping away tears of joy as the fantasy race continued in New York.
“Obviously I knew before the game that I had a chance to win, and I believe in myself. At the same time, obviously she had a great year,” Wozniacki said after the game. Women’s Tennis Association.
“She is 11 in the world and loves to play on hard courts. I knew it was going to be a very tough match and I had to play my best.
“I’m very happy to have the opportunity to play on Arthur Ashe Stadium,” she later told reporters. “Three years ago, if you ask me, I didn’t think I would play on one of those courts again at the US Open, especially in night practices.”
“It’s an unbelievable feeling to be out there and win a game like that.”
Wozniacki won 30 singles titles, including the 2018 Australian Open, before initially retiring in 2020.
Her last victory over a top 20 player was against Kvitova back in 2018.
Wozniacki (33 years old), who was runner-up to the US Open champion in 2009 and 2014, will face American Jennifer Brady in the next round.
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