MELBOURNE: Much has actually altered for Caroline Wozniacki after she went back to the Australian Open from a four-year lack however the Dane stated the sting of frustration of losing at a Grand Slam still felt the exact same.
Woznicaki lost 1-6 6-4 6-1 to Maria Timofeeva in the 2nd round on Wednesday, her very first Australian Open given that the 2020 edition. The 2018 champ stepped far from the sport 2 years later on in the past choosing to go back to the WTA Tour in 2023.
The Danish wildcard got to Melbourne Park this year with her kids Olivia and James in tow however made her earliest exit considering that heading out in the preliminary in 2016.
“Losing now and losing then, it does not truly alter,” Wozniacki informed press reporters. “You wish to win whatever. When you have the household here you wish to win much more since you wish to remain longer and not need to move.
“It absolutely draws and it’s frustrating. I seemed like this was my match to win and I didn’t. I sit here with an extremely frustrating sensation, due to the fact that recalling, I seem like the match moved out of my hands.
“At this point, there’s absolutely nothing I can do about it however playing a Grand Slam you wish to keep winning.”
Wozniacki was among 3 previous Australian Open champs and brand-new moms making their Melbourne returns together with Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka, who both headed out in the preliminary.
German Kerber, who won the Australian Open in 2016, was a lot more unwinded and valued the wave of assistance after Tuesday’s 6-2 3-6 6-1 loss to Danielle Collins having actually gone back to the trip after a space of 18 months.
“I believe I’m more open than before … it’s a bit various,” Kerber stated.
“I’m likewise more unwinded, so I feel that they (other gamers) value it and I believe it’s great to see numerous mothers are back on trip.”