Caroline Wozniacki says she has added a physio to her team as part of her increased focus on avoiding injuries, but will not be looking for an external coach.

The former world No. 1 dropped to No. 74 following an ankle injury during last year’s clay-court season, and said she did less off-court training in the offseason to reduce her physical load.

"Now I have a full-time physio with me all the time, which has really helped me,” said Wozniacki, who is regarded as one of the fittest players on the tour. “I get treatment every day, just to keep on top of my body and help me recover, and it's really helped me a lot.”

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"I was using a lot of the physios on the tour, which are also very good physios. But it's just … when you have someone personally for you, obviously, it's always better, and I can get treatment at home. Whereas here, you're like, 'OK, I'll just get a flash. I'm feeling pretty good, but let's do it quick so I can go back.’ Now, you're thorough. You do everything correctly, which is great."

Wozniacki has worked with several coaches in recent years, and she reiterated that she is planning to stick with her father, Piotr. The Dane pointed to her success in the second half of 2016, when she reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open and won two titles in Asia to return to the Top 20.

"Just working with [him] has been great," she said.

Wozniacki finished 2016 with what she called "probably some of the best tennis" she has played in her career, and said she has been "playing some good tennis" to start the season.

She is into the third round of the Aussie Open, where she will play Johanna Konta. Wozniacki is ranked 20th.