Caroline Wozniacki knows that it takes to win the Australian Open, but won’t be moved to say who could claim the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup ahead of Sunday’s AO 2025 women’s decider.
Resplendent in red and glittering gold flats, the 2018 champion headlined Thursday’s AO Inspirational Series alongside survivor Sophie Delezio, former players Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Sam Stosur, Alicia Molik, Governor General Sam Mostyn, and supermodel Tyra Banks.
Speaking on the black carpet at the luncheon, Wozniacki was diplomatic when asked to pick a winner ahead of Thursday night’s semifinals between defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa, and then Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek at Rod Laver Arena.
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“It’s hard to say,” she said. “I think we have four incredible women left and whoever wins really deserves it. It’s been such a fun tournament. I’m excited to watch the next couple of days and see who walks away with the trophy.”
The event was part of Women and Girls Day at AO 2025, with an all-girls ball-kid squad to assemble for the semis.
“It’s such an incredible event and I love to be in a room with so many inspiring women. When women can support women, I don’t think there’s any better way to spend my time,” Wozniacki said.
“To hear everyone’s stories, and we all have a story, why we’re here, what we’ve been through in our lives, I’m honoured to be here.”
Wozniacki was fierce on the court – spending a total of 71 weeks as No. 1 – but said she really got along with opponents outside of competition.
“We’re travelling to the same places all the time, so I call it our little travelling circus. It was nice to be friendly and unwind and go out for dinners and do something fun off the court,” she said.
“It’s amazing to see all these strong women, and also women I don’t regularly see anymore.”