Canadian Tennis Star Eugenie Bouchard Announces Retirement at 31 After Montreal Finale

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard, known for reaching the 2014 Wimbledon final and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 5, announced her retirement from professional tennis, planning to conclude her career at the 2025 Canadian Open in Montreal, where she began her journey. Despite her retirement announcement, Bouchard continued intense training ahead of the tournament, which also granted her a wildcard entry. Throughout her career, Bouchard experienced significant highs and lows, including a concussion from a fall at the 2015 US Open and a subsequent lawsuit settled with the US Tennis Association. Off the court, she gained recognition as one of the most marketable athletes globally, embracing her feminine side and participating in fashion and media ventures. Bouchard also made headlines for a unique off-court moment when she dated a fan after losing a Super Bowl bet. Tennis Canada and the tournament director have expressed their admiration and readiness to celebrate her influential career and legacy in Canadian tennis.