Caroline Wozniacki, born on July 11, 1990, in Odense, Denmark, is a Danish professional tennis player renowned for her tenacity and remarkable achievements on the court.
The daughter of Polish immigrants Piotr and Anna Wozniacki, she rose to fame as the first Scandinavian woman to reach the world number one ranking in women’s singles, a position she held for 71 weeks, including year-end top spots in 2010 and 2011.
Known for her defensive prowess and counterattacking style, Wozniacki retired in 2020 after a storied career but made a celebrated return in 2023 following the birth of her two children with husband David Lee, a former NBA star.
Siblings
Caroline has one sibling, an older brother named Patrik Wozniacki.
Born in 1986, Patrik is four years her senior and shares the family’s athletic lineage, having pursued a career as a professional footballer in Denmark.
While Caroline carved her path in tennis, Patrik played for clubs such as Hvidovre IF and spent time as a goalkeeper, though his career did not reach the same global heights as his sister’s.
Despite his lower profile, Patrik has been a supportive presence in Caroline’s life, notably seen shedding tears of pride during her 2018 Australian Open victory.
Career
Wozniacki turned professional in 2005 at age 15, debuting at the Cincinnati Open, and quickly made her mark by winning the 2006 Wimbledon girls’ singles title as a junior.
Her breakthrough came in 2009 with a run to the U.S. Open final, and in 2010, she ascended to world number one, a ranking she held intermittently through 2011.
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Early struggles in majors gave way to her crowning moment in 2018, when she won the Australian Open, defeating Simona Halep in a grueling final to claim her first Grand Slam title and reclaim the top ranking.
That year, she also won the WTA Finals in Singapore, her biggest career title.
Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2018, Wozniacki retired after the 2020 Australian Open to focus on family, having married David Lee in 2019 and welcoming daughter Olivia in 2021 and son James in 2022.
In 2023, she returned to the tour, reaching the fourth round of the U.S. Open and continuing to compete into 2025, balancing motherhood with a resurgent career.
Accolades
Wozniacki has won 30 WTA singles titles, including six each in 2010 and 2011, the most by any player in a single year during that span.
Her 2018 Australian Open victory marked her sole Grand Slam triumph, complemented by the 2017 WTA Finals title, where she bested Venus Williams.
She reached three major finals—U.S. Open in 2009 and 2014, and the Australian Open in 2018—and finished runner-up at the 2010 WTA Tour Championships.
As a junior, her 2006 Wimbledon girls’ title set the stage for her pro success, and she earned the WTA Newcomer of the Year award in 2008.
Wozniacki spent 71 weeks as world number one, ending 2010 and 2011 atop the rankings, and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 1 again in 2018 post-Australian Open.
Her return in 2023 showcased her resilience, with strong showings like the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals in 2024.
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