Tennis: Former World Number One Wozniacki Announces Comeback

FILE - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Russia's Maria Sharapova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
FILE - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Russia's Maria Sharapova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Tennis: Former World Number One Wozniacki Announces Comeback

FILE - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Russia's Maria Sharapova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
FILE - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki makes a backhand return to Russia's Maria Sharapova during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Caroline Wozniacki is set to make a comeback to tennis after the former world number one said on Thursday that she was ready to return to the Tour having retired from the sport in 2020 to start a family.

Danish player Wozniacki spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings and finished with 30 singles titles - including a Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open in 2018.

She announced her retirement prior to the 2020 Australian Open at the age of 29, saying she wanted to start a family with her husband, former NBA player David Lee. She has since had a daughter Olivia and son James.

"Over these past three years away from the game I got to make up for lost time with my family, I became a mother and now have two beautiful children I am so grateful for," she wrote on Twitter.

"But I still have goals I want to accomplish. I want to show my kids that you can pursue your dreams no matter your age or role.

"We decided as a family it's time. I'm coming back to play and I can't wait!"



Saudi Arabia Poised for Dakar Rally 2025 Launching on January 3

 The rally will run from January 3 to 17th  (File Photo via Dakar Rally)
The rally will run from January 3 to 17th (File Photo via Dakar Rally)
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Saudi Arabia Poised for Dakar Rally 2025 Launching on January 3

 The rally will run from January 3 to 17th  (File Photo via Dakar Rally)
The rally will run from January 3 to 17th (File Photo via Dakar Rally)

In just nine days, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will kick off the 2025 edition of the world-famous Dakar Rally, marking the sixth consecutive year the Kingdom hosts this prestigious event.
The rally, which runs from January 3 to 17th, is organized by the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company, with oversight from the Ministry of Sport, SPA reported.
This year, the adrenaline-fueled rally will start in Bisha, in the south of the Kingdom, and travel from south to north before heading east to the final destination in Shubaytah, located in the Empty Quarter—the largest continuous sand desert in the world.

Over 14 thrilling days, competitors will navigate various terrains, giving them the opportunity to explore stunning natural landscapes and ancient archaeological sites along the way.