Eugenie Bouchard Bids Farewell to Tennis in an Emotional Montreal Homecoming
Hey everyone, I want to talk about something that really hit home in the sports world today—Eugenie Bouchard, one of Canada’s most recognizable tennis stars, has announced she’s retiring from professional tennis. Yeah, it’s official—she’s calling it a career right after competing in the National Bank Open this month in her hometown of Montreal.
Now, if you’ve followed tennis at all in the last decade, you’ll remember just how big Genie was. She burst onto the global scene in 2014, and that year alone was magical. She made it all the way to the Wimbledon final—becoming the first Canadian woman in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles final. Although she didn’t take home the title, that run, along with semifinal appearances at both the Australian Open and Roland-Garros, solidified her as a serious force in women’s tennis.
Genie’s rise was meteoric. She was named WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2013 and followed it up with the Most Improved Player award in 2014. At her peak, she was ranked No. 5 in the world. That’s no small feat. For a while, she was on every magazine cover, every commercial, and carried the hopes of Canadian tennis fans with a sense of flair, fearlessness, and undeniable charisma.
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But her journey wasn’t without its tough moments. She battled injuries, inconsistencies, and the brutal mental toll that comes with professional sports. At one point, she even switched gears and started dabbling in pickleball—a move that surprised a lot of people but also showed just how versatile and determined she is.
Her statement today was heartfelt. On social media, she posted childhood photos alongside iconic moments from her career, writing, “You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now. Ending where it all started: Montreal.” That says everything. It’s not just about walking away from the sport; it’s about coming full circle. She’s going out on her terms, in front of her home crowd, where her tennis dreams first began.
Tennis Canada also acknowledged what many fans already knew—that Bouchard didn’t just play the game, she helped change it for Canadian athletes. She paved the way for others, inspired a generation, and proved that a Canadian could go toe-to-toe with the best in the world.
So, as she gets ready for her final match at the National Bank Open, we salute Genie not just for her achievements on the court, but for her impact beyond it. It’s the end of an era, but also the beginning of whatever comes next for this remarkable athlete.
Thank you, Genie. You gave us a thrilling ride, and we’ll never forget it.
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