US EditionBouchard Bids Adieu to Tennis with Throwback Performance at Hometown National Bank Open
MONTREAL, CANADA, JUL 31 – Eugenie Bouchard ended a 16-year tennis career marked by early success and injuries with an emotional farewell at the National Bank Open, drawing a sold-out hometown crowd.
- Eugenie Bouchard officially retired from professional tennis after a hard-fought loss to Belinda Bencic on July 31, 2025, in Montreal at the National Bank Open.
- She had announced earlier this month at her hometown tournament that this event would mark the end of her tennis career, reflecting a decision shaped by a roller-coaster career since her 2014 peak season.
- Bouchard played her last match on center court in front of fans, gave an emotional speech expressing gratitude to her family and supporters, and revealed her sister started a petition with fans urging her to rescind retirement.
- She lost to 17th-seeded Bencic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 after leading in the third set, stating, "I'll try not to cry," and describing the moment as special, saying, "It's so special to play my last match here in Montreal."
- Despite feeling ready to move on and pursue TV work and other interests, Bouchard acknowledged she felt compelled to rescind her retirement due to overwhelming fan support demonstrated by the petition everyone signed.
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