Wozniacki senses ‘great’ Aussie Open
Caroline Wozniacki declared she was preparing for a “great” Australian Open as she closed in on regaining the world No 1 ranking despite a surprise defeat in the WTA Auckland Classic final on Sunday.
The 27-year-old Dane is projected to rise to No 2 in the world when the new rankings are released on Monday, and if results go her way in Australia she could make a record-setting return to top spot, a position she last held six years ago.
The current record for the longest gap between being ranked No 1 is held by Serena Williams who spent five years and 29 days off the top spot between Aug 10, 2003, and Sept 8, 2008.
“I’ve got a lot of matches under my belt this week. It was the workout that I hoped for,” said Wozniacki after losing 6-4, 7-6 to Germany’s world No 14 Julia Goerges in Sunday’s final in New Zealand. The Australian Open starts on Jan 15.