Wozniacki has found her rock

ASB Classic star Caroline Wozniacki says being engaged to former basketballer David Lee has helped make her a better player.

The world No 3 is the top seed for this week’s tournament and will face Madison Brengle in the first round on Tuesday.

After a practice session with Christina McHale on Sunday, she spoke to the media about how relaxed she is, being back in Auckland for the fifth time after her engagement last month to Lee, a two-time NBA all-star, who played for the Knicks, Warriors, Celtics, Mavericks and Spurs over a glittering 12-year career.

‘‘I’m very lucky to have found a guy like David,’’ Wozniacki said. ‘‘He’s amazing and really supportive and he’s my rock.

‘‘It’s been really easy going and I enjoy that. He keeps me in check and I like that.’’

Having a professional sportsperson as a partner means Wozniacki can talk to someone who understands what she experiences on the circuit and the 27-year-old Dane says that’s been been great for her.

‘‘I think it’s helped a lot,’’ she said. ‘‘He’s been my biggest supporter and no matter if he’s been there at the tournament or cheering on from back home.

‘‘He’s made everything seem much clearer and easy. There is less pressure and everything outside of tennis is going great, so that makes it easier on court to focus just on that and enjoy it.’’

Lee isn’t in Auckland, but will join Wozniacki in Melbourne for the Australian Open. By that time, Wozniacki could be world No 1 again. That would depend on her winning the Classic and Garbine Muguruza and Simona Halep not doing so well at their tournaments this week.