Caroline Garcia announces her return to the courts at the Australian Open

Absent from the world circuit since last September, the French number 1 wants to return to the courts and play first for pleasure and for herself.

“Let the adventure begin.” While Caroline Garcia ended her season early last September, the French player announced on her social networks, Monday, November 25, her return to the courts for the start of the season during the Australian Open (January 12 to 25).

The 31-year-old now wants to play more for herself. “The objective is no longer the destination, but to embrace the journey, with all its challenges and beauty. Victory must be a consequence, not an end in itself.”she expressed on her X account. Sometimes plagued by doubts and pressure, Caroline Garcia now wants to play “not for the trophies, not for the rankings or the expectations and dreams of those around me, but for the person I will become through this process.“

“It’s not just a return to competition, it’s a personal confrontation. Every day I work hard, pushing myself to be physically and mentally ready“, continues the woman who still finishes first French in the WTA rankings (48th) while her last match dates back to September 15.

In a difficult season for the Lyonnaise, where she fell 29 places and did not make it past the second round of the Grand Slam, the player spoke of having “lost the pleasure of playing“and having felt the”need to recharge the batteries“. Two months later, Caroline Garcia is ready to return to service for the 2025 season.