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Post by Admin on Oct 31, 2014 20:45:19 GMT
Just days before hitting the streets for the New York City Marathon, Caroline Wozniacki met the press, answering questions about everything from how nervous she is, how training for this has helped her tennis and, perhaps most importantly, the charity she's running for.  Wozniacki will be running for Team For Kids, a committed group of runners from all around the world who add meaning to their miles by raising funds that fuel New York Road Runners youth programs. "We raise money for kids who have no - or very limited - access to sports," Wozniacki said. "We make running groups for them so they can go out and get an active lifestyle, enjoy it and have fun. We also teach them about nutrition and healthy living. All of that has shown a big increase in happiness for kids - they get a healthier body, healthier mind, better grades in school. It all goes together. I think it's such a great charity. And we feel like we have to start early - nowadays we have all the computers and technology, but it's very important the kids still go outside, play and have fun." As for the actual New York City Marathon, it's been a few months now since Wozniacki announced she'll be running it. Back then she was full of excitement for it - but have any nerves kicked in? "I am a little nervous. This is the farthest I'm going to run so far," Wozniacki said. "But I think it's going to be an unbelievable experience. I love New York, and the New York City Marathon has always been on my bucket list, and it's a perfect time for me as well - it's after my tennis season is done. And because I haven't been active enough during the year, I thought, 'Why not start off my vacation with running a marathon!" she joked. "So it's going to be great. I'm really exited about it. Obviously I'm a little nervous about it, though, and I'm probably not going to get much sleep the night before!" |
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Post by Admin on Nov 3, 2014 21:10:05 GMT
 With all of the will and determination she has shown time and time again on the tennis court, she stepped up to the starting line this morning in the hopes of making a difference in the lives of the new generation - and she nailed it. Caroline Wozniacki completed the New York City Marathon on Sunday, seemingly getting better and better as it went on and finishing in 3:26:33. Wozniacki announced in the summer she was going to run the the New York City Marathon, a daunting prospect given it's the largest marathon in the world - it goes through the five boroughs of New York City with a distance of just over 26.2 miles. But as one of the speediest and most tireless players in the sport, she was always one of the best candidates, and there was some extra motivation too. Wozniacki was running for Team For Kids, a committed group of runners from all around the world who add meaning to their miles by raising funds that fuel New York Road Runners youth programs. "We raise money for kids who have no - or very limited - access to sports," Wozniacki said. "We make running groups for them so they can go out and get an active lifestyle, enjoy it and have fun. We also teach them about nutrition and healthy living. All of that has shown a big increase in happiness for kids - they get a healthier body, healthier mind, better grades in school. It all goes together. "I think it's such a great charity. And we feel like we have to start early - nowadays we have all the computers and technology, but it's very important the kids still go outside, play and have fun."  Serena Williams was emotional as she greeted Wozniacki, who should try marathoning if she ever decides that tennis isn’t her thing. Despite never having run a distance longer than 13 miles and devoting most of her summer to working on her tennis game, Wozniacki went out and ran the New York City Marathon in 3 hours, 26 minutes. Wearing a bib that read simply “CAROLINE,” Wozniacki had an average pace of 7:53 per mile and her fastest mile of the day was her 22nd. It was an amazing performance — and one that benefited Team for Kids, which raises money for youth runners.  Not bad at all for a woman who focused on tennis and running after her dreadful breakup with fiance Rory McIlroy just days after their wedding invitations had been mailed last spring. She and Williams bonded, partying in Miami and going to the NBA Finals, as Wozniacki regained her emotional bearings. Williams beat Wozniacki two months ago in the U.S. Open final in New York.  |
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Post by Admin on Nov 5, 2014 20:59:59 GMT
After making world headlines by blitzing the New York City Marathon, and raising over $83,000 for Team For Kids in the process, Caroline Wozniacki just hasn't stopped, attending the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Awards with good friend Serena Williams in New York City. Wozniacki's time of 3:26:33 at the New York City Marathon didn't just beat her goal of four hours that she announced beforehand, it beat her personal goal of three and a half hours. It also raised over $83,000 for the charity she was running for, Team For Kids, which organizes running groups for children who have no limited access to sports. As of Tuesday afternoon the tally was $83,361.  After the race, Wozniacki spoke with The Guardian about how she kept going during the race. "At that 20 mile mark I hit the wall," Wozniacki recalls in the video. "I was like, 'Oh my God, there's still such a long way to go! But then a couple of miles went by fast. But then when we were in Central Park I was like, 'How long are we going to be in Central Park?' Those miles felt like forever!" A day later, a very fresh-looking Wozniacki dressed up and stepped out for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Awards alongside Williams, with whom she has developed a strong friendship over the last few years, and famous designer Stella McCartney, who also has her own line of tennis apparel with adidas.  |
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Post by Admin on Dec 17, 2014 20:50:05 GMT
 Caroline Wozniacki has hailed the strength of women's tennis as she begins to train her sights on next year's Australian Open. The Dane reached the US Open final in September, only to be beaten 6-3 6-3 by close friend Serena Williams. All four grand slams in 2014 were won by different players, while the emergence of young stars such as Eugenie Bouchard means the WTA Tour is hotly contested. And world number eight Wozniacki paid tribute to the strength of the field. "I think women's tennis right now is very competitive," she told Perform. "There are so many girls that can do well and win, and the depth of the game is so broad. I think it's great. It keeps things interesting for the fans and keeps it hard for us - we need to keep working hard and keep on improving because if you don't there are 100 other girls that want to take your place. It's all about keeping going, staying healthy and improving your game.  "I think I've done a very good job so far. The second half of the season was very good for me. Hopefully I can play well in the first half of the season next year and just keep improving and climb up the rankings. I think a lot of people would like to be in my position, I am number eight in the world right now and I think a lot of girls would like to be where I am. I think I just take it as a positive that people still think I should be doing better, it must mean that I am doing something right on court and people have high expectations for me."  The first major of 2015 takes place in Australia, and Wozniacki is hoping to get the new season off to a successful start. "Every time I go into a tournament I want to win it and I believe in myself," the Dane added. "Obviously I am working hard now in the off-season to have a good Australian Open. I'm going to try and win it. I know that there is a lot of other girls that want to be in the same position so it's going to be tough, but I am excited for it. I'd like to win any of them. I think every grand slam is special and has its own history. They are all different. I love the Australian Open because it is the first one of the year, it's in a beautiful place and it would be great to start off the year like that." |
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Post by Admin on Dec 18, 2014 21:09:43 GMT
 Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki will be gifted a $15,000 gold and diamond bracelet for playing in Auckland. The former world No 1 is the headline act at the ASB Classic from January 5-10. The bracelet is a collaboration between sponsor Moët & Chandon and New Zealand master jewellers Naveya & Sloane, who are launching a tennis collection. The bracelet is made with 18 carat yellow gold and features 42 diamonds totalling five carats.  Less than a week out from the big day, Wozniacki has yet to organise a tree, buy gifts or find time for her famed Christmas baking. "I've got to start decorating, get a tree and get ready for Christmas," Wozniacki says with a laugh from her Florida base. "I still need to buy all my presents - usually I have it all done by December 1st - but I've been really busy." That's a pretty severe understatement. Wozniacki - who will be the top seed at next month's ASB Classic - has had an incredibly eventful 2014. "It's been a great second half of the year," says Wozniacki. "Reaching the US Open final was just amazing. I wish I could have won that last one [but] Serena was just too strong that day - but there were so many positives to take with me into the new year." It certainly feels like she is back in the groove and ready to recapture the form of 2010 and 2011. She reached 16 finals during that period (winning 12) and spent 67 weeks at No 1, though a precious Grand Slam victory has eluded her "There will always be new great players coming up [and] there will always be legends playing," said Wozniacki. "At the end of the day you just need to take your chances, make your own opportunities and make your own luck." There should be room for the Dane, with the likes of Francesca Schiavone, Sam Stosur and Marion Bartoli lifting grand slam trophies in recent years, but somehow it has yet to happen. "I feel like I am putting myself in positions to win," says Wozniacki. "It is all about just working hard and keep trying - that is all you can do. I fight hard at every tournament and I do the best that I can." Wozniacki also showed a new attacking side to her game at the US Open, as she took the initiative more often and earlier in the rallies. "You are always just working on small things - that is what you have to do," says Wozniacki. "Trying to get your racket head speed up, trying to hit deeper and harder, trying to be faster and stronger. You have to always be improving because everyone else is."  "It was one of the hardest things I have ever done," says Wozniacki. "People [had] told me once you get into Central Park you are basically there but Central Park felt so long. Once I crossed that finish line I felt like I had just conquered the world; it was the most incredible feeling and I had so much support from the crowd." Wozniacki also made headlines with her appearance at New York Fashion week, where she sat alongside Vogue editor Anna Wintour in the front row. "She asked me if I was considering getting a haircut and I think that was a hint to get one," says Wozniacki with a laugh. "I did get a haircut - she set up an appointment the next day - It's still long but has a better shape." Wozniacki played at the ASB Classic in 2009 as an 18-year-old, reaching the quarter-finals. "It's been a while," says Wozniacki. "I really loved the tournament back then and hopefully it will be a good start to the year and I can get some good matches under my belt there." |
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