After the match, Wozniacki was joined by her family for a special on-court ceremony, which culminated with a special tribute video with memories from her peers.
"It was a packed stadium," she continued. "People stood up. There was 'Sweet Caroline' through the microphones. People were clapping. I had the Danish flag at my back. I had my family there. I had people closest to me [who] were all here, or watching on TV and supporting me.
"I don't think I could have scripted it any better. I think it was the perfect moment."
Since the Dane announced in December that she'd retire at the year's first Grand Slam, it remained to be seen just how she'd be sent off into the sunset at Melbourne Park--but with thousands of spectators present to say their goodbyes to her in the stadium, all she needed was to hold just a few of them close.
"Obviously, looking at [husband] David [Lee] just smiling, crying, being excited all at once... I think it was just a very special moment. I just tried to take it all in. It's probably going to be a moment I will never forget.
"I love Melbourne. It's such a special place in my heart. I got my Grand Slam here. I have amazing fans. It's known as the Happy Slam. I'm very, very happy that I could finish my career here. It means everything to me."
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