Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed a casual “off-day” tennis session with her daughter, Olivia Wozniacki Lee, who was seen delivering forehand hits like a professional. Wozniacki is on the run to bag her second Grand Slam title at the ongoing US Open.
Wozniacki, 34, married former NBA player David Lee on June 16, 2019. On February 10, 2021, she announced her pregnancy on social media and subsequently welcomed her firstborn, Olivia Wozniacki Lee, on June 11, 2021. At just three years old, Olivia shows a keen interest in the sport and often accompanies her mother to work.
Thw former World No. 1 once shared that little Olivia expressed her desire to become a tennis player like her mother when she grows up.
“Mommy, mommy, can I go with you to work? I want to be like you. I want to play tennis,” Wozniacki quoted her daughter as saying. (via Tennis.com)
In a recent Instagram reel, Olivia was seen delivering powerful forehand hits while her mother playfully dodged the “full power baby shots.”
“Off day training session @usopen,” her caption read.
Wozniacki recently shared an adorable photo of her three-year-old daughter joining her on the tennis court. The adorable mother-daughter moment captured the little one’s excitement as she accompanied her mom during a practice session.
“Special appearance at practice today”
Both mother and daughter were dressed in tennis attire, holding rackets and posing for the camera.
Following a third-round exit at the 2020 Australian Open, the 34-year-old retired from her sport and joined ESPN and Tennis Channel as a commentator in 2022. However, in June 2023, she announced her comeback at the Australian Open and US Open, eyeing the 2024 Paris Olympics. At the Games, she advanced to the second round after a three-set victory over Mayar Sherif but lost to Danielle Collins in the second round.
Caroline Wozniacki – “Having children is a big difference”
Wozniacki returned from retirement in 2023 and graced tennis for the second time, this time as a mother of two (Olivia and James Wozniacki Lee). Balancing her career and family, the Grand Slam champion admitted that juggling the demands of both her tennis career and motherhood can be ‘tricky’.
“Obviously, my kids are there every day, and I appreciate that a lot. It’s the best job in the world, and I love it. I try to ensure that I remain a fully present mother while also trying to balance being the best tennis player I can be. I think that’s where it can get a bit tricky sometimes,” the 34-year-old said. (via Punto de Break)
Wozniacki has enjoyed a successful run at the US Open, defeating Nao Hibino, Renata Zarazua, and Jessicka Ponchet in the first three rounds. She is currently facing Beatriz Haddad Maia in the fourth round.