Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport at the age of 31.
On her social media handle, the Canadian tennis star announced that she could be hanging up the racket after her last tournament in Montreal. The announcement triggered an outpouring of love for the former World No. 5, who has struggled with injuries and form throughout the last decade.
What Did Eugenie Bouchard’s Twin Sister Say About Her Retirement?
On Wednesday, Bouchard announced her impending retirement on Instagram, attaching a few memorable pictures from her tennis journey. The pictures also included one of baby Bouchard holding a tennis racket.
“You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now,” she captioned the post. “Ending where it all started: Montreal.”
In the comments section, Bouchard’s twin sister, Beatrice, who is a digital lifestyle creator and influencer, penned a heartfelt note: “Watching you chase your dreams with everything in your being has been one of the greatest joys of my life,” Beatrice wrote.
She continued, “You are the true definition of hard work, determination, HEART, and resilience. You made history, inspired a nation, and gave everything to this sport. But to me.. you’ve always just been my hero. So proud to be your sister, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for you.”
Source- Eugenie Bouchard’s Instagram
Eugenie Bouchard is best remembered for reaching the finals of the 2014 Wimbledon championships. The same year, she also reached the semifinals at the Australian and French Opens.
These accomplishments helped Bouchard become the first Canadian tennis player to be ranked in the top five in singles. She was also named the WTA’s Most Improved Player for 2014. During her career, she made eight WTA-level finals, with her lone title coming at the Nurnberg Cup in Germany in May 2014.
Bouchard is credited with inspiring a generation of young Canadian tennis players and helping the sport become more popular in her home country.
Besides tennis, Bouchard is also participating in pickleball tournaments and joined the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour in 2024. Currently, she is ranked No. 12 in the world in the pickleball rankings.
The Canadian also participated in the third annual Pickleball Slam, in which Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf defeated Andy Roddick and Bouchard in a $1 million pickleball match at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.
Additionally, Bouchard is known for her strong brand image and endorsements of New Balance (apparel), Yonex (racquets), Coca-Cola, and Aviva Canada. She has also appeared with the ‘Tennis Channel’ as a studio analyst.