Eugenie Bouchard Ditches Pickleball: Eugenie Bouchard stepped back onto the tennis court, giving her pickleball career a brief pause. The former Wimbledon finalist played against Jack Sock on the grass courts of Fisher Island, Florida. With commentary from Sam Querrey, the match highlighted Bouchard’s return to tennis after a long absence from the WTA Tour.
A Shift Between Tennis and Pickleball
Bouchard made her pickleball debut in January last year after deciding to compete professionally in both sports. Since then, she has been mostly absent from the WTA Tour. Her last match was in the qualifiers for the WTA 1000 in Canada, where she lost to Moyuka Uchijima in three sets.
A Lighthearted Match on Grass
The match between Bouchard and Sock was filled with fun moments. Querrey jokingly asked, “Who do you think wins right now? Genie starts up 40-love every game.” As the question finished, Sock made three unforced errors, leading Querrey to reconsider, wondering if Sock needed the advantage instead.
Bouchard’s History on Grass Courts
Bouchard expressed her love for the surface, asking, “Best grass courts this side of the ocean?” Her career-defining moment came on grass at Wimbledon in 2014 when she reached the final, becoming the first Canadian-born player representing Canada to reach a Major final. Despite the achievement, she later described the loss as “brutal” and “painful.”
What’s Next for Bouchard?
It remains unclear whether Bouchard will fully return to tennis or continue balancing it with pickleball. However, her appearance on the court signals she still enjoys competing in the sport where she first made history.
News in Brief: Eugenie Bouchard Ditches Pickleball
Eugenie Bouchard took a break from pickleball to play tennis against Jack Sock at Fisher Island, Florida. The match featured lighthearted commentary from Sam Querrey. Bouchard, a 2014 Wimbledon finalist, expressed her love for grass courts. Her future in tennis remains uncertain as she continues juggling both sports.
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