Wozniacki’s mission
Since her maiden major triumph in Melbourne 12 months ago, Caroline Wozniacki has been forced to enter into another battle away from the courts. The Dane was diagnosed in 2018 with the autoimmune condition rheumatoid arthritis.
“For me, it’s just all the time making sure I get good massaging, good treatments, ice baths, stretching, do everything even more thoroughly than maybe in the past,” she said about managing her condition.
Ironically the diagnosis has only motivated Wozniacki, who says she wants to her raise awareness about the issue. Meanwhile, her aspirations for the defence of her Australian Open trophy has not lessened. The last female player to successfully defend their title was Victoria Azarenka back in 2013.
“I think for me, every time I step into a tournament, I want to win it. I feel like I have a chance to win it, but I have to play my best game,” Wozniacki added.
“Honestly, I just want to hold the trophies. That’s really it.”
In the first round, Wozniacki’s take on Belgium’s Alison van Uytvanck.
