World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki Enters Family Circle Cup
March 15, 2011
Former Cup Finalist to Make Third Consecutive Appearance in Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC – March 11, 2011 – Caroline Wozniacki, World No. 1 and 2009 Family Circle Cup finalist, has officially committed to the 2011 Charleston event. Wozniacki joins Samantha Stosur, Jelena Jankovic, Maria Sharapova, Shahar Peer, Nadia Petrova, Daniela Hantuchova, Melanie Oudin, and Sabine Lisicki in a world class player field assembling on Daniel Island. Marking the tournament’s 39th consecutive year, the Family Circle Cup is scheduled April 2-10, 2011 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in the Best Tennis Town in America, Charleston, SC.
“Caroline Wozniacki has set the world on fire in the past two years as she continues to make her mark on women’s tennis,” said Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “She is rapidly becoming a figure who transcends the game and we are thrilled to welcome her back to Charleston.”
Throughout her six-year WTA career, Wozniacki has notched 13 singles titles, 248 singles victories, over $8.5 million in prize money, and became the 20th woman to top the rankings when she overtook Serena Williams’ World No. 1 position on October 11, 2010. As the first Dane, male or female, to hold the top ranking, Wozniacki finished the 2010 season as the World No. 1 player.
The 20-year-old from Denmark has started her 2011 season off by reaching the semifinal of the Australian Open, claiming her 13th singles title in Dubai and making an appearance in the finals of Doha.
Wozniacki’s 2010 season was highlighted by 62-match wins and a WTA-leading six singles titles, including Ponte Vedra Beach, Copenhagen, Montreal, New Haven, Tokyo, and Beijing. In addition, she made finals appearances at both Indian Wells and the WTA Championships. Wozniacki performed well at each of the 2010 majors, reaching semifinals of the US Open, the quarterfinal of the Roland Garros, and the fourth round at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Her official website is www.carolinewozniacki.dk, and fans can also follow her at Facebook.com/CarolineWozniacki or Twitter @CaroWozniacki.
Wozniacki has made two previous appearances in Charleston where she has accumulated $126,168 in prize money, a 7-2 record, a finals appearance in her tournament debut in 2009, and a semifinal result in 2010. She has also participated in many off-court activities in Charleston, including lending her time to a local Special Olympics youth event.
“I am excited to return to Charleston – a tournament that offers a lot of competition and fun, both on and off the court” said Wozniacki. “This is an event I’ve come close to winning in the past, and I’m looking forward to another shot at this historic title.”
Ticket packages, travel packages, individual session tickets, and Game, Set, Rock! Tennis. Amplified. presented by Dove tickets are on-sale now at familycirclecup.com, where fans can also visit for continuous updates on player commitments as the event approaches.
The Family Circle Tennis Center
The Family Circle Tennis Center, home of the Family Circle Cup, is a public facility owned by the City of Charleston and operated by Meredith Corporation that also hosts a variety of additional events including concerts, festivals, tennis tournaments and other activities throughout the year. Charleston, South Carolina bested 81 U.S. cities in being voted the Best Tennis Town in America in the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) 2010 contest. The Family Circle Cup receives four days of live broadcast domestically on ESPN2, and is viewed internationally by over 25 countries, featuring over 140 hours of live and delayed global broadcast time, reaching 4.33 million viewers worldwide. With over 21 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read monthly magazines in America and is one of 14 leading subscription magazines owned by Meredith Corporation. The Tennis Center features a 10,200 seat stadium, Grand Lawn, 17 tennis courts lighted for night play, Pro Shop, and a full service event management staff capable of handling all aspects of an event including ticketing, operations, sales, marketing, public relations, and food & beverage. For tickets or more info, call (843) 856-7900 or visit familycirclecup.com.
