MELBOURNE (Ekstra Bladet): Around the building hang pictures, similar to Caroline Wozniacki on his life’s triumph a year ago.

And should she at any time forget what happened, so she carries around a little, dear to the reminder in the tennistasken, namely her badge from the Australian Open in 2018.

– It is in the bag. I think it is cool to have it lying around. It is good karma, as she with a smile, commenting on it.

the Smile – both internal and external – have been aired extensively in the past week, after she arrived to Melbourne a little sooner than intended after an early defeat in Auckland.

For here she entered into one of the world’s greatest tennis courts and can present itself as defending champion. As the grand slam winner. And the feeling got extra power, since she initiated the week of training inside of the runway, where she finalebesejrede Simona Halep.

– It was a really good feeling to get into Rod Laver Arena for my first workout, she says with an almost dreamy gaze.

– There are many good memories in there. I am just comfortable and feel at home on the track.

– It fits my game, and it’s awesome to think back on the two weeks I had last year. It is very special.

caroline’s fiance, David Lee, was Saturday’s last training session. Photo: Roger Parks
– It came not so much, as I went on to the field. It was more, as I stood and struck for the ball and came to that thought: ’Okay, so this is very cool’.

– It is also a special feeling to walk around on the plant. My pictures hang the little over it all.

– Give it a little extra pressure and nerves, or pumps you up and fills you with enthusiasm to defend such a big title?

– I think most, I am happy and thrilled to be back. It is few who can say that they have gained here and be allowed to defend their title.

– It is clear that one is always a little nervous of going out to play, but at the point, I think it is no matter whether you are a defending champion or not. Because it is a grand slam.

– But at the same time it feels just awesome to know that you’ve won here before, and that you can do it again, says Caroline Wozniacki, who get a massive reminder when she Monday evening (morning, Danish time) opens the tournament in the same place.

She initiates so aftenprogrammet in primetime, before the defending champion of the men, the swiss superstar Roger Federer, takes over.

– It is quite amazing to be together with him on the program. He is an icon. So it is a good feeling.

– It was great that he won the same year as I did. It made it a bit special to stand there with him, says Caroline Wozniacki, who in the first round meets belgian Alison Van Uytvanck.

– Caroline needs to concentrate on playing tennis, admonish Piotr Wozniacki. Here are the two for Saturday’s workout. Photo: Roger Parker
Also her father and coach was filled by a special feeling, when they together arrived at Melbourne Park.

My thoughts are still a little in 2018. The year has passed so quickly, and now we are back. I am proud and looking forward to the first match. I am very pleased that Caroline plays on Rod Laver, says Piotr Wozniacki, who has noticed a somewhat special reception in years.

– Before Caroline got also good service here, but this time it has been a little extra all the way down in the small details.

– Here is good feelings, yes. But Caroline must be careful. She must not expect too much of themselves, admonishes him.

– She needs to concentrate on the tennis, she should play and be sensible. She has good timing, plays well and would like to be aggressive. She has the good physique. Everything is fine. Now she should just concentrate.

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