Genie Bouchard to Retire Where It All Began: A Farewell in Montreal
It’s truly the end of an era. Eugenie Bouchard, once the pride of Canadian tennis and a household name in international sports, has officially announced her retirement from professional tennis. For fans who’ve followed her rise, her struggles, and her reinventions, this moment feels both nostalgic and bittersweet. Genie, who once soared to a career-high world No. 5 ranking in 2014, revealed that this year's National Bank Open in Montreal—her hometown—will be her final appearance on the WTA Tour.
“When you know, you just know. And for me, that time is now,” Bouchard shared on social media. She added a sentimental touch by stating she will end her career "where it all started." That sense of coming full circle is fitting for a player who once made history for Canadian tennis.
Back in 2014, Bouchard was unstoppable—semifinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and a finals appearance at Wimbledon where she became the first Canadian woman in the Open Era to contest a Grand Slam singles final. That same year, she broke into the top 5 in the world rankings and became a symbol of Canadian excellence in sport.
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Though her trajectory later faced injuries and inconsistencies, Bouchard still managed to leave a mark. She wraps up her pro tennis career with 299 wins, two WTA titles, and 11 finals appearances. She also earned a junior Wimbledon title in 2012 and represented Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In recent years, Genie shifted her athletic focus to pickleball, joining the Professional Pickleball Association in 2024 and rising quickly in the ranks. She's currently world No. 12 in women’s singles, with her fame often putting her center court in this rising sport. But even as she made her name in a new arena, tennis always remained close to her heart. Her sudden appearance at the WTA 125 event in Newport just last week reminded fans she hadn’t said goodbye yet—until now.
Beyond the courts, Bouchard’s influence has been massive. With millions of followers across social media, she’s built a brand that extends beyond sport. She’s also taken on a new role as a tennis analyst for the Tennis Channel, showing a knack for commentary and insight.
Reflecting on her legacy, Bouchard once said that her proudest moment wasn’t about trophies, but about impact—how her success inspired a generation of Canadian kids to pick up a racket. "That, to me, is such a great honor," she said. It’s that lasting effect—on young athletes, on the growth of tennis in Canada, on what’s possible for women in sport—that might be her most enduring win.
So as Bouchard prepares for one last match in Montreal, it’s more than just a farewell. It’s a celebration of a groundbreaking career, of resilience, and of someone who changed the game in more ways than one. Thank you, Genie. You’ve truly left a legacy.
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