As the tennis world prepares for the first Grand Slam of the year in Australia, an iconic figure who has shone both on and off the court finds herself at the center of the global conversation: Caroline Wozniacki.
The former world No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion has been trending again this weekend, but this time not for a backhand winner, rather for the resurfacing of a spectacular photo shoot that has “driven her fans crazy.”
Alongside the viral spread of her body paint images, the Danish star is currently living away from the courts after several complicated years, a period during which she has also continued to build her family.
The viral phenomenon: Art on Wozniacki’s skin
Social media erupted this Sunday when Sports Illustrated Swimsuit revisited one of the tennis player’s boldest photo shoots. The post, showing Wozniacki posing in body paint, sparked a wave of enthusiastic reactions.
Comments such as “Beautiful,” “You look amazing!” and “Incredible!” flooded platforms, proving that the Dane’s charisma goes far beyond sports. The shoot is not new-it dates back to 2019-but that has not stopped it from generating massive engagement.
The final point? “I think the answer is no”
However, behind the glamour of the photos, Wozniacki’s sporting reality appears to have reached its final chapter. After her latest comeback attempt in 2024, when she reached the fourth round of the US Open, followed by another break due to motherhood, the possibility of seeing her back on the professional tour is fading.
In a recent interview on the Nothing Major podcast, the tennis star was brutally honest about her plans for 2026:
“Honestly, no, I think the answer is no… I know I still have plenty of time to decide, I know I can get back into shape because I’ve done it once before, and I also know you should never say never. However, with three small children, this already feels like a full-time job.”
The decision is far from simple. Her husband, former NBA player David Lee, plays the role of the “little devil” on her shoulder, reminding her that she still has a protected ranking that would allow her entry into major tournaments. But for her, at 35 years old and with three children to think about, the decision no longer depends solely on her physical abilities. As a result, she believes television could become a happy home for her next professional chapter.
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