Now Wozniacki is an Inspiration to Youngsters

Written by: Staff on 9th October 2010

Now Wozniacki is an Inspiration to Youngsters |

She’s made it. Caroline Wozniacki’s great season, especially her run of four titles in five tournaments leading into this weeks China Open, has resulted in her taking over the number one ranking. Whereas now she is inspiring youngsters to take up the game in her native Denmark, so she was inspired by others when she was a kid.

“When I was growing up, Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf were my idols,” she said. “I wanted to play like Hingis when I was growing up. I wanted to know all the shots. I wanted to play smart. You know, (like Hingis) I’ve never been like this power player, so for me it was important to make my opening run and find the best angles.

“Now, I mean, I like to watch Roger and Rafa play. I think they’re amazing competitors, and, you know, just to watch them play on such a high level, it’s really something that can bring the best out of you, as well.”

Topics: Angles, Caroline Wozniacki, China, Game, Inspiration, Martina Hingis, Native Denmark, Power Player, Steffi Graf, Youngsters