Eugenie Bouchard and Jack Sock, former WTA star, is set to compete in her first major pickleball event in 2025 in California. After switching from tennis to pickleball last season, she is gearing up for the Pickleball Slam 3 match alongside partner Jack Sock. The duo will face reigning champions Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf at the PPA Masters at Mission Hills Country Club.
Transition to Pickleball
Bouchard, known for her success as a 2014 Wimbledon finalist, is excited about this new chapter in her sports career. After taking up pickleball just last year, she is eager to showcase her skills. Sock, an ex-ATP pickleball player, made his pickleball debut in 2023. This tournament marks their first time partnering in the mixed doubles category.
Preparing for the PPA Masters
As they prepare for their debut match together, Bouchard shared her thoughts on how their tennis friends might react to their pickleball partnership.
“Oh my god. These are hard-hitting questions. They would probably laugh at us,” (Eugenie Bouchard).
“We’ve known each other for a long time. Obviously started in tennis. Now we’re here on the 20x44s and yeah we’re both enjoying pickleball. We’ve crossed paths on the tennis tour a few times.( Jack Sock)
Had some fun dinners, group dinners with a bunch of players. Now we’re out here looking forward to playing mixed together for the first time on the pickle court. And yeah should be a fun week.”( Jack Sock)
Nostalgia for Wimbledon
Both players expressed a longing for their past experiences at Wimbledon. Sock mentioned,
“We both miss Wimbledon a lot so we just wanted to play together and wear the all whites this week.”( Jack Sock)
Bouchard chimed in, emphasizing their connection to tennis, saying,
“We gotta represent the tennis world.”(Eugenie Bouchard)
Looking Forward
This upcoming event is significant for Bouchard and Sock as they transition into pickleball. Their collaboration not only highlights their tennis backgrounds but also promotes the growing popularity of pickleball. Fans will be eager to see if this tennis duo can make an impact in their new sport, adding excitement to the 2025 Pickleball Slam.
News in Brief: Eugenie Bouchard and Jack Sock
Eugenie Bouchard, former WTA star, is set to make her pickleball debut at the 2025 Pickleball Slam 3 in California, partnering with Jack Sock. They will face reigning champions Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf at the PPA Masters. Both players, transitioning from tennis, express excitement for this new chapter, aiming to showcase their skills and promote pickleball’s growing popularity.
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