Caroline Wozniacki's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Caroline Wozniacki.

Caroline Wozniacki is a highly accomplished Danish professional tennis player. She achieved the world No. 1 ranking in women's singles, holding the top spot for 71 weeks. Her career highlights include winning 30 WTA Tour-level singles titles. Most notably, she secured a Grand Slam victory at the 2018 Australian Open and triumphed at the 2017 WTA Finals, solidifying her status as one of the sport's elite players.

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1975: Chris Evert's Ranking

In 1975, Chris Evert achieved a high ranking with 260 weeks at the top.

1976: Evonne Goolagong's Ranking

In 1976, Evonne Goolagong achieved a ranking of 2 weeks at the top.

1978: Martina Navratilova's Ranking

In 1978, Martina Navratilova achieved a high ranking with 331 weeks at the top.

1980: Tracy Austin's Ranking

In 1980, Tracy Austin achieved a ranking of 22 weeks at the top.

1985: Chris Evert's Ranking

In 1985, Chris Evert continued a high ranking with 260 weeks at the top.

1986: First Danish Woman to Reach WTA Semifinal

In October 2007, Wozniacki made the semifinals of the Japan Open in Tokyo, becoming the first Danish woman to reach a WTA semifinal since Tine Scheuer-Larsen at Bregenz in 1986.

1987: Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova's Ranking

In 1987, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova both achieved a high ranking with 377 and 331 weeks at the top, respectively.

1991: Monica Seles' Ranking

In 1991, Monica Seles achieved a ranking of 178 weeks at the top.

1995: Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's Ranking

In 1995, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario achieved a ranking of 12 weeks at the top.

1996: Monica Seles' Ranking

In 1996, Monica Seles continued a high ranking with 178 weeks at the top.

1997: Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis' Ranking

In 1997, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis both achieved a high ranking with 377 and 209 weeks at the top, respectively.

1998: Lindsay Davenport's Ranking

In 1998, Lindsay Davenport achieved a ranking of 98 weeks at the top.

2001: Jennifer Capriati and Martina Hingis' Ranking

In 2001, Jennifer Capriati and Martina Hingis both achieved a ranking of 17 and 209 weeks at the top, respectively.

2002: Venus and Serena Williams' Ranking

In 2002, Venus and Serena Williams both achieved a high ranking with 11 and 319 weeks at the top, respectively.

2003: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin's Ranking

In 2003, Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin both achieved a ranking of 20 and 117 weeks at the top, respectively.

2004: Amélie Mauresmo's Ranking

In 2004, Amélie Mauresmo achieved a ranking of 39 weeks at the top.

2005: Maria Sharapova's Ranking

In 2005, Maria Sharapova achieved a ranking of 21 weeks at the top.

2006: Lindsay Davenport and Amélie Mauresmo's Ranking

In 2006, Lindsay Davenport and Amélie Mauresmo continued to maintain high rankings, with 98 and 39 weeks at the top, respectively.

2006: Wimbledon Girls' Singles Title

In 2006, Wozniacki won the Wimbledon girls' singles title, beating Magdaléna Rybáriková in the final.

2006: Wimbledon Championships Junior Title

In 2006, Wozniacki won the junior title at the Wimbledon Championships.

2008: Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Janković and Justine Henin's Ranking

In 2008, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Janković and Justine Henin all achieved a ranking of 12, 18 and 117 weeks at the top, respectively.

2008: WTA Newcomer of the Year

In 2008, Wozniacki was named the WTA Newcomer of the Year.

November 2009: Wozniacki Held No. 1 Ranking

Caroline Wozniacki held the No. 1 ranking at different times between November 2009 and January 2012.

2009: Advances to Second Grand Slam Final at the US Open

In 2009, Caroline Wozniacki advanced to her second Grand Slam final, marking her first since the 2009 US Open, after her opponent, Peng Shuai, retired due to a heat-related illness during their semifinal match.

2009: Dinara Safina and Jelena Janković's Ranking

In 2009, Dinara Safina and Jelena Janković both achieved a ranking of 26 and 18 weeks at the top, respectively.

2009: Eastbourne Title Win

In 2009, Wozniacki won her second title of the year on the grass of Eastbourne, defeating Virginie Razzano in the final.

2010: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking

In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a ranking of 71 weeks at the top.

2010: Year-End World No. 1

In 2010, Caroline Wozniacki was the year-end world No. 1 in women's singles by the WTA.

2010: US Open Semifinal and Grand Slam Achievement

In 2010, Wozniacki reached the US Open semifinals and became one of two women to reach at least the fourth round of all four Grand Slam events that year.

2010: WTA Tour Championships Final

In 2010, Wozniacki reached the final at the WTA Tour Championships and became the world No. 1.

June 2011: Ranked as Ninth-Most Marketable Athlete

According to the June 2011 edition of SportsPro, Caroline Wozniacki was ranked as the world's ninth-most marketable athlete.

2011: Year-End World No. 1

In 2011, Caroline Wozniacki was the year-end world No. 1 in women's singles by the WTA.

2011: Kim Clijsters' Ranking

In 2011, Kim Clijsters continued a high ranking with 20 weeks at the top.

January 2012: Wozniacki Held No. 1 Ranking

Caroline Wozniacki held the No. 1 ranking at different times between November 2009 and January 2012.

2012: First Premier-Level Title Since 2012

Caroline Wozniacki's win at the 2016 Pan Pacific Open marked her first Premier-level title since 2012.

2012: Wins Two WTA Tour Titles in a Single Season for the First Time Since 2012

Caroline Wozniacki's win at the Hong Kong Open in 2016 marked the first time since 2012 that she had won two WTA Tour titles in a single season.

2012: First Win Over Seeded Player Since 2012 and Premier-Level Title Since 2012

In 2012, Caroline Wozniacki had her first win over a seeded player at a grand slam since 2012. Also, in 2012, she won her first Premier-level title since 2012.

2012: First Win Over Serena Williams

In 2012, Caroline Wozniacki secured her only win over Serena Williams at the Miami Open in straight sets.

2012: Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka's Ranking

In 2012, Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka both achieved a ranking of 21 and 51 weeks at the top, respectively.

2013: Victoria Azarenka's Ranking

In 2013, Victoria Azarenka continued a high ranking with 51 weeks at the top.

2014: Won against Sharapova at US Open and WTA Finals

In 2014, Caroline Wozniacki beat Maria Sharapova in three sets at the US Open and then again at the WTA Finals in a match lasting over three hours.

2014: Won against Radwańska at Western & Southern Open

In 2014, Caroline Wozniacki won against Agnieszka Radwańska at the Western & Southern Open in straight sets.

March 2015: First Title Since March 2015 at the Pan Pacific Open

Caroline Wozniacki won her first title since March 2015 at the Pan Pacific Open in 2016, defeating Naomi Osaka in the final. This was her 24th WTA Tour title.

2016: Angelique Kerber's Ranking

In 2016, Angelique Kerber achieved a ranking of 34 weeks at the top.

2017: Won against Radwańska at Qatar Ladies Open and Rogers Cup

In 2017, Caroline Wozniacki won against Agnieszka Radwańska at the Qatar Ladies Open and the Rogers Cup in straight sets.

2017: WTA Finals Win

In 2017, Caroline Wozniacki won the WTA Finals.

2017: Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep's Ranking

In 2017, Serena Williams, Angelique Kerber, Karolína Plíšková, Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep all achieved a ranking of 319, 34, 8, 4 and 64 weeks at the top, respectively.

2017: Rivalry Intensifies with Karolína Plíšková

In 2017, the rivalry between Wozniacki and Plíšková intensified, with six matches played and a 3-3 head-to-head record. Key moments included Plíšková's win at the 2017 Qatar Ladies Open, Wozniacki's victory at the 2017 Miami Open, Plíšková's title at the 2017 Eastbourne International, and Wozniacki's win at the 2017 WTA Finals.

January 2018: Wins First Grand Slam Title and Regains World No. 1 Ranking

In January 2018, Caroline Wozniacki won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after defeating Simona Halep in the final, and regained the world No. 1 ranking on January 29, 2018, after a gap of six years.

2018: Caroline Wozniacki's Ranking

In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki achieved a ranking of 71 weeks at the top.

2018: Won Australian Open against Halep

In 2018, Caroline Wozniacki defeated Simona Halep in three sets at the Australian Open final to win her first Grand Slam title and become world No. 1.