Caroline Wozniacki, the former world No. 1, expressed her disappointment on Saturday after her close friend Serena Williams failed to attend her US Open match. Wozniacki, who is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her comeback from maternity leave, had hoped to see Williams in the stands.
“I’m pretty mad at her for not showing up to my match,” Wozniacki joked during her on-court interview. “I think we have to talk about that a little bit later.”
Wozniacki later confirmed that she had gotten in touch with Williams, who has been one of her closest friends for the past ten years. “I love hanging with her,” Wozniacki said after defeating Jessika Ponchet in straight sets. “I love talking to her. You know, I love the support that I get from her, as well.”
Williams was on the grounds for the first time in 2024, paying tribute to her 2004 denim skirt with a similar look. She caught up with world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and Wozniacki.
Although Williams retired from tennis over two years ago, Wozniacki noted that her friend is as busy as ever. “I think when you’ve been such incredible at something, I think you’ll always have the opportunity, you’ll always be great at whatever you put your mind to,” Wozniacki said.
Wozniacki also commented on Williams’ demeanor since retiring. “I feel like to me she’s always been that upbeat and happy person,” she said. “Obviously, we’re all in the zone when we’re about to compete, and so that’s different when you don’t play anymore. But at the end of the day, I think she’s always been, you know, a happy and outgoing person.”
While it’s unlikely that Williams will ever share the court with anyone other than her sister, Wozniacki hinted at the possibility of a legends doubles exhibition between the two friends in the future.
