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Inside Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams’ surprise offcourt friendship

Their tennis rivalry may stretch back more than a decade, but off-court Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki are very much in each other’s corner. Now, the Danish champ has opened up about what makes the famous pair gel so well.

Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams share a selfie after their finals doubles match at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand in January. Picture: Chris Symes
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams share a selfie after their finals doubles match at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand in January. Picture: Chris Symes

Caroline Wozniacki has opened up about her close friendship with Serena Williams, saying the pair “just clicked” after meeting on the tennis circuit.

Wozniacki, the 2018 Australian Open champion, is heading home tomorrow after playing her final ever tournament at this year’s competition.

“We just enjoy a lot of the same things,’’ the former world No. 1 said.

“The fact we understand what it means to have a tough loss or a great win. We just click, she’s such a fun person and I respect her so much.”

Ironically Wozniacki and Williams lost their singles matches on the same day. They would have played each other had they won.

Caroline Wozniacki and husband David Lee attend the AO Inspirational Series. Picture: Fiona Hamilton
Caroline Wozniacki and husband David Lee attend the AO Inspirational Series. Picture: Fiona Hamilton

“I saw Serena right after both our matches, we both needed a hug after those ones,’’ she said. “We hate losing but I know she’ll be back and better than ever.

“If anyone can do it, Serena can do it. She’s such a champion, such a hard worker, she’s been through so much in her life and I definitely believe she will get another (Grand Slam title).”

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Williams sits on 23 Grand Slam titles, one behind Australian Margaret Court who holds the record.

Wozniacki was a special guest at the AO Inspirational Series luncheon at The Glasshouse before the two women’s semi-finals.

She was with her husband David Lee, parents and brother, as she stepped out in a Toni Maticevski gown.

jackie.epstein@news.com.au

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