Wozniacki refuses to douse retirement talk

NEW YORK: US Open semi-finalist Caroline Wozniacki refused to dampen speculation on Tuesday that she is on the verge of retiring from tennis.

The Danish star’s father Piotr had been quoted in national media as suggesting that his daughter was unlikely to play beyond next year.

“We have not taken any final decision, but as I understand her, it will not be a long career,” he was quoted as saying.

The 26-year-old Wozniacki refused to knock back her father’s opinion after reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final in two years. “I think I don’t want to really talk about that now. When I feel ready to open up and say something then I will, but for now I’m just here to play this tournament.”