Eugenie Bouchard Pickleball Final Debut: Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has reached the finals of the 2025 Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open, marking a new career high in her pickleball journey. She will face World No. 2 Kate Fahey in the championship match after strong performances in earlier rounds.
Road to the Final
Eugenie Bouchard, a former WTA World No. 5 and Wimbledon finalist, has been playing pickleball since 2024. At the Sacramento Vintage Open, she defeated Layne Sleeth in the round of 16, Brooke Buckner in the quarter-finals, and Lea Jansen in the semi-finals. Pickleball.com highlighted her achievement, saying,
“#5 Genie Bouchard makes it to her first Championship Sunday match on the PPA Tour after defeating #3 Jansen in the semis. She will face off against #1 Kate Fahey on Sunday 1pm ET on @pickleballtv.”
About Kate Fahey
Kate Fahey, World No. 2 in pickleball, comes from a strong tennis background. She had a notable collegiate career, being a three-time All-American and twice Big Ten Player of the Year. Fahey later played professional tennis but retired due to wrist injuries before moving to pickleball.
Bouchard’s Sports Legacy
During her tennis career, Eugenie Bouchard won one singles and one doubles title. She also won the Wimbledon junior women’s singles title and reached the 2014 Wimbledon final, as well as the semi-finals of the Australian Open and French Open. Her transition to pickleball has been impressive, quickly establishing herself as a top contender.
Significance of the Final
Bouchard’s run to her first pickleball final shows her adaptability and dedication to sports. Facing Kate Fahey, a top-ranked player, provides an opportunity to cement her position in competitive pickleball and inspire other athletes transitioning from tennis.
News in Brief: Eugenie Bouchard Pickleball Final Debut
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard reached her first pickleball final at the 2025 Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open. She will face World No. 2 Kate Fahey after defeating Layne Sleeth, Brooke Buckner, and Lea Jansen in earlier rounds. The championship match is scheduled for Sunday at 1pm ET.
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