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The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard to retire from tennis at 31
Genie Bouchard says she will bring the curtain down on her career at her home tournament in Montreal later this month. The 31-year-old Canadian, best known for making the 2014 final at Wimbledon, announced her decision on Instagram, saying: 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now. Ending where it all started: Montreal.' Bouchard won the girls' singles title at Wimbledon in 2012. Two years later, she enjoyed a fantastic ladies' singles tournament, winning all her matches before the final in straight sets, including her semi-final against Simona Halep. She then lost to Petra Kvitova in straight sets in the final. That remained her only final appearance in a Grand Slam, though she did reach the semi-finals of both the Australian Open and French Open. She also achieved a career-high world ranking of No 5. From the highs of 2014, she slipped and fell in the locker room floor at the 2015 US Open, suffering a concussion that meant she had to withdraw from her fourth round match. As a result, she sued the US Tennis Association, which later settled with her after a jury found the governing body 'most liable'. She was also part of Canada's first Billie Jean Cup title success in 2023. A social media post by Tennis Canada read: 'Genie's Last Dance. Eugenie Bouchard will retire from professional tennis following the National Bank Open, bringing to a close a historic and unforgettable journey. Thank you, Genie, for breaking barriers, inspiring countless Canadians, and showing us how big dreams can be. We'll never forget the joy you brought to the court.' Meanwhile, the world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka, has decided to miss the tournament due to fatigue. In recent months, the Belarusian has made the semi-finals in both Berlin and at Wimbledon, while she also lost to Coco Gauff in the French Open final. In a Tennis Canada press release, she said: 'I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, I've decided it's in my best interest to skip Montreal. "I'll miss my amazing Canadian fans, but I'm already looking forward to seeing you all next year. Thanks for your understanding and support it means the world to me!"
NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Genie Bouchard Will Retire From Tennis After A Final Appearance In Montreal
Genie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final and two other Grand Slam semifinals in 2014, is retiring from tennis. The Canadian will play in the National Bank Open in Montreal later this month before ending her career, Tennis Canada said Wednesday. The organization said Bouchard, 31, would be given a wild card into the tournament in her hometown. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now,' , along with pictures of herself playing. 'Ending where it all started: Montreal.' Bouchard reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings and in 2014 won her lone singles title. She lost to Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon final after also reaching the semifinals that year at the Australian Open and French Open. She got back to the quarterfinals in Australia in 2015, but her career was never the same after she slipped on a wet locker room floor at the U.S. Open later that year and suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw before her fourth-round match. and a jury found that the organization was 75% at fault and she was 25% to blame. Bouchard helped Canada win its lone Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023 but has mostly , playing just one match on tour this season. She has a career singles record of 299-230. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be," said Valerie Tetreault, the National Bank Open tournament director. "We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.'
The Hindu
5 days ago
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- The Hindu
Genie Bouchard to retire from tennis after final National Bnak Open appearance
Genie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final and two other Grand Slam semifinals in 2014, is retiring from tennis. The Canadian will play in the National Bank Open in Montreal later this month before ending her career, Tennis Canada said Wednesday. The organisation said Bouchard, 31, would be given a wild card into the tournament in her hometown. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now,' Bouchard posted on social media, along with pictures of herself playing. 'Ending where it all started: Montreal.' ALSO READ: Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal tournament, opts for extra rest before US Open preparation Bouchard reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings and in 2014 won her lone singles title. She lost to Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon final after also reaching the semifinals that year at the Australian Open and French Open. She got back to the quarterfinals in Australia in 2015, but her career was never the same after she slipped on a wet locker room floor at the U.S. Open later that year and suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw before her fourth-round match. She sued the U.S. Tennis Association, and a jury found that the organisation was 75% at fault and she was 25% to blame. Bouchard helped Canada win its lone Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023 but has mostly switched to pickleball, playing just one match on tour this season. She has a career singles record of 299-230. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be,' said Valerie Tetreault, the National Bank Open tournament director. 'We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.' Related Topics Genie Bouchard
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Genie Bouchard will retire from tennis after a final appearance in Montreal
MONTREAL — Genie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final and two other Grand Slam semifinals in 2014, is retiring from tennis. HT Image The Canadian will play in the National Bank Open in Montreal later this month before ending her career, Tennis Canada said Wednesday. The organization said Bouchard, 31, would be given a wild card into the tournament in her hometown. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now,' Bouchard posted on social media, along with pictures of herself playing. 'Ending where it all started: Montreal.' Bouchard reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings and in 2014 won her lone singles title. She lost to Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon final after also reaching the semifinals that year at the Australian Open and French Open. She got back to the quarterfinals in Australia in 2015, but her career was never the same after she slipped on a wet locker room floor at the U.S. Open later that year and suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw before her fourth-round match. She sued the U.S. Tennis Association and a jury found that the organization was 75% at fault and she was 25% to blame. Bouchard helped Canada win its lone Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023 but has mostly switched to pickleball, playing just one match on tour this season. She has a career singles record of 299-230. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be," said Valerie Tetreault, the National Bank Open tournament director. "We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.' tennis: /hub/tennis This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Genie Bouchard will retire from tennis after a final appearance in Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Genie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final and two other Grand Slam semifinals in 2014, is retiring from tennis. The Canadian will play in the National Bank Open in Montreal later this month before ending her career, Tennis Canada said Wednesday. The organization said Bouchard, 31, would be given a wild card into the tournament in her hometown. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now,' Bouchard posted on social media, along with pictures of herself playing. 'Ending where it all started: Montreal.' Bouchard reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings and in 2014 won her lone singles title. She lost to Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon final after also reaching the semifinals that year at the Australian Open and French Open. She got back to the quarterfinals in Australia in 2015, but her career was never the same after she slipped on a wet locker room floor at the U.S. Open later that year and suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw before her fourth-round match. She sued the U.S. Tennis Association and a jury found that the organization was 75% at fault and she was 25% to blame. Bouchard helped Canada win its lone Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023 but has mostly switched to pickleball, playing just one match on tour this season. She has a career singles record of 299-230. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be," said Valerie Tetreault, the National Bank Open tournament director. "We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.' ___
