Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, who once reached the final at Wimbledon, plans to retire from the sport.
Eugenie Bouchard, the Canadian tennis sensation, has announced her retirement from professional tennis, with her final tournament set to be the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal - a significant venue throughout her career.
Born and raised in Montreal, Bouchard turned professional in 2009 and burst onto the scene in 2013, earning the WTA Newcomer of the Year award. Her most remarkable year came in 2014, when she reached the semi-finals of both the Australian Open and the French Open, won her first and only WTA singles title at the Nuremberg Cup, and became the first Canadian woman in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon, where she was runner-up to Petra Kvitova.
Bouchard's career has seen challenges, including injuries and dips in form, which limited her appearances in recent years. Since 2023, she has been largely off the professional circuit, playing only two events in 2024. Despite this, she has accepted a wild card invitation to compete in the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, symbolically closing her career where it began.
The 2025 National Bank Open will mark Bouchard's 15th appearance at the tournament. Tennis Canada and tournament officials have praised her contributions to Canadian sports and anticipate her final performance.
Bouchard's best grand slam performance was at the All England Club in 2014, where she eliminated Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep en route to the final. Since then, she has not appeared in the main draw at a major since the 2020 French Open.
Bouchard's retirement leaves behind a legacy as one of Canada’s most iconic tennis players, inspiring a new generation and raising the profile of women’s tennis in her country. As she prepares to play her final match, Bouchard will be remembered for her tenacity, skill, and significant impact on Canadian sports.
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff will be the top seed at the Canadian Open, with Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, withdrawing due to fatigue. Emma Navarro is second in terms of the longest time spent playing women's singles at WTA Tour-level in 2025, with 76 hours and 24 minutes, trailing behind Sabalenka's record-breaking 92 hours and 24 minutes.
Bouchard's retirement comes as she prepares to face the challenges of her final tournament. Despite the end of her professional career, her impact on Canadian tennis and the WTA Tour will undoubtedly be felt for years to come.
Sports enthusiasts will undoubtedly miss Eugenie Bouchard's health-driven performances on the tennis court, especially during her final tournament at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal. Regarding her tennis career, upcoming players may seek inspiration from her tenacity and significant impact on Canadian sports.
