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US Open 2017: Players under the most pressure on the women’s draw

By Maxwell Ogden

SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 25: Simona Halep (L) of Romania congratulates Angelique Kerber of Germany after their singles match during day 3 of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore at Singapore Sports Hub on October 25, 2016 in Singapore. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 25: Simona Halep (L) of Romania congratulates Angelique Kerber of Germany after their singles match during day 3 of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore at Singapore Sports Hub on October 25, 2016 in Singapore. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 03: Carolina Wozniacki of Denmark celebrates victory following the ladies singles third round match against Catherine Bellis of The United States on day seven of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 3, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 03: Carolina Wozniacki of Denmark celebrates victory following the ladies singles third round match against Catherine Bellis of The United States on day seven of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 3, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

1. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark

It’s reached the point in time where it’s fair to question if Caroline Wozniacki will ever win a Grand Slam. The former world No. 1 and current world No. 7 has pieced together an excellent career, but even at 27 years of age, it may be now or never.

With Serena Williams out and uncertainty at the top of the women’s draw, Wozniacki is facing more pressure than any other player to break through at the 2017 US Open.

Wozniacki has been ranked No. 1 in the world, which is a testament to how close she’s been to glory. At the US Open alone, the Danish star has made two finals and five semifinals during her still promising tennis career.

With Serena Williams out of the mix, it stands to reason that this could be the Grand Slam at which Wozniacki experiences a legitimate breakthrough.

Wozniacki reached the semifinals at the 2016 US Open before losing to eventual winner Angelique Kerber. That success may be easier to attain with a high seeding, as Wozniacki has a Top 10 ranking going into the 2017 event.

If Wozniacki is at the top of her game, then it stands to reason that she could win a long-awaited Grand Slam this coming September.

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