Sat Jan 25 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Wozniacki Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Rheumatoid Arthritis

**Melbourne, Australia –** Former World No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has announced her withdrawal from this year’s tournament due to ongoing physical struggles. The 34-year-old Dane, who made a remarkable comeback to professional tennis in 2023 after a three-year break to raise her two children, revealed she is battling rheumatoid arthritis.

Wozniacki, who reached the US Open fourth round in 2024, explained to Eurosport that she experienced physical difficulties during pre-season training. “My body was not feeling great,” she stated. “I have rheumatoid arthritis so it’s been an ongoing battle but I am hoping with a little break I will be back again soon.”

While expressing uncertainty about her immediate future, Wozniacki offered a glimmer of hope, stating, “I hope so” when asked if she would return to competition this season. Her absence marks a significant blow to the Australian Open, where she achieved her greatest career triumph. The former champion had expressed a desire to compete in Melbourne again.

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