Bouchard Delays Retirement With First-Round Win In Montreal

Eugenie Bouchard, the Canadian tennis star and 2014 Wimbledon finalist, extended her career by at least one more match after winning her first-round match at the National Bank Open in Montreal, defeating Emiliana Arango 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Originally planning to retire after this tournament, Bouchard revealed on court that if she wins the tournament, she would delay retirement, expressing she felt like her old self during the match. Despite being unranked and playing only her second singles match of the year, Bouchard secured her 300th career victory and advanced to face No. 17 seed Belinda Bencic. The emotional win was celebrated by a packed home crowd, with Bouchard waving and blowing kisses to fans. Alongside Bouchard, other notable players like Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka also advanced in the tournament. Bouchard, who has recently focused on pickleball, continues to inspire fans as she competes in her hometown event.