Wozniacki lands in St. Petersburg - with her Australian Open trophy

Caroline Wozniacki is famously fond of her new Australian Open trophy, keeping a firm hold of it during endless media rounds after her victory in Melbourne. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

“I have my trophy Daphne here with me and she looks so pretty. I'm just very emotional,” Wozniacki told WTA Insider after her win, already on a first-name basis with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

Wozniacki took her beloved trophy with her all the way to St. Petersburg, Russia, where she was greeted at the airport by Alexander Medvedev, tournament director, as well as other tournament representatives. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

The World No.1 had a moment with the media…. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

…but Daphne was never too far away. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

Wozniacki was joined by her family and team, as well as WTA Player Relations Representative Iva Majoli (third from left). (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

Wozniacki is the No.1 seed at the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy, and comes fresh off a Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open and return to the WTA World No.1 ranking. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)

She debuts against Russian youngster Anastasia Potapova on Thursday. (St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy/Bondareva)