Former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki to withdraws from Kooyong tournament ahead of Australian Open

Former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki will have no further preparation before her final career appearance at the Australian Open after withdrawing Monday from the traditional warm-up tournament at Kooyong. [caption id=“attachment_7755901” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of Caroline Wozniacki. AP[/caption] The 29-year-old Dane has announced she will retire after the Australian Open, where in 2018 she won her only Grand Slam title. Now ranked 35th, Wozniacki was due to play in a select women’s field at Kooyong but informed Australian organisers Monday that she was withdrawing. “She’s pulled up a bit sore after playing (at the ASB Classic) in Auckland so as a precaution ahead of the Open she’s decided not to play,” tournament director Peter Johnston said. Wonziacki reached the singles semifinals at the ASB Classic and the doubles final with long-time friend Serena Williams, the first time the two have combined in doubles.