Eugenie Bouchard Challenges Andre Agassi: Eugenie Bouchard is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind pickleball showdown, set to take place on February 16, 2025, in Las Vegas, the hometown of tennis legend Andre Agassi. Dubbed Pickleball Slam 3, the event features tennis greats like Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, alongside fellow competitors Eugenie Bouchard and Andy Roddick. The tournament, combining tennis expertise with the dynamic pace of pickleball, has already garnered attention, especially with Bouchard’s playful remarks and steady rise in pickleball.
“This time I will be pairing up with my Pickleball Slam win partner Andy Roddick who will be pairing up with Genie Bouchard. But I have the last laugh as I am pairing up with my legendary wife Steffi Graf!” – (Andre Agassi)
Bouchard’s Playful Praise
True to her energetic personality, Eugenie Bouchard recently took to Instagram to acknowledge and respond to compliments from Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. In an interview, Graf praised Bouchard for her seamless transition from tennis to pickleball, noting,
“Genie is been really playing well this year, you know taking it professional. I think to jump from Tennis to pickleball, you know, is not an easy transition.” – (Steffi Graf)
“They (Roddick and Bouchard) are great competitors on top of being everything. Genie being one of the first to bridge the gap between Tennis and Pickleball.” – (Andre Agassi)
Acknowledging the compliments, Bouchard added her signature humor, captioning her story, “They’re so nice I don’t wanna have to beat them in Feb!!” The lighthearted exchange underscores the camaraderie and competitive spirit brewing ahead of the tournament.
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Tournament History: A Legacy of Excellence
Andre Agassi’s presence at the Pickleball Slam is not new. The tennis legend won the first edition in 2023 alongside Andy Roddick and secured another victory in 2024 with Steffi Graf, defeating John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova.
This year, Agassi and Graf will reunite as a team to challenge Bouchard and Roddick, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter. Despite Bouchard’s rising confidence, she faces a formidable challenge against seasoned champions.
“This is gonna be epic! @thepickleballslam in Vegas Feb 16! Me &Andy Roddick Vs @agassi & Steffi Graf .” – (Eugenie Bouchard)
Bouchard’s Remarkable Journey
Eugenie Bouchard’s journey into pickleball began after missing qualification for the US Open. Determined to channel her tennis skills into the smaller court sport, she quickly ascended to the professional level.
Recently, during the Pickleball World Championship Series in Texas, she showed her skills with an impressive Around the Post (ATP) shot against Lara Giltinan, earning a feature in ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, Bouchard wrote, “SC Top 10 . ” showing her growing confidence and skill in the sport.
News in Brief: Eugenie Bouchard Challenges Andre Agassi
Eugenie Bouchard will team up with Andy Roddick to compete in Pickleball Slam 3, scheduled for February 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. The Canadian star will face tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.
Agassi and Graf have proven their dominance in previous tournaments, setting up a thrilling contest. Bouchard, meanwhile, has shown remarkable growth in pickleball, recently earning recognition for a standout shot featured in ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10.
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