Eugenie Bouchard Laughs Off Her Eye Injury: Eugenie Bouchard is recovering after sustaining an eye injury during a recent pickleball practice. The Canadian tennis star was struck in the eye by a stray ball, causing a scratched cornea and requiring urgent care. Despite the injury, Bouchard is still preparing for the upcoming Pickleball Slam 3 event in Las Vegas.
Got hit in the eye with a pickleball during training today. It was a shank off my partner’s paddle straight into the eye 😵💫 Went to urgent care and have a scratched cornea. The things we do for this sport! 🥒 Will be healed in a matter of days 🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/65FpPJtmb0
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) December 13, 2024
Bouchard’s Injury and Recovery
The incident occurred when a ball was accidentally hit off her partner’s paddle and struck her directly in the eye. Bouchard shared the news with fans on social media, posting,
Got hit in the eye with a pickleball during training today. It was a shank off my partner’s paddle straight into the eye Went to urgent care and have a scratched cornea. The things we do for this sport! Will be healed in a matter of days.” – (Eugenie Bouchard)
Despite the injury, Bouchard remained optimistic and thanked her supporters for their well-wishes. She updated her followers on Instagram, saying,
“Thank u for all the messages about my eye! it still hurts but has been improving. at least no more pirate genie.” – (Eugenie Bouchard)
Preparing for Pickleball Slam 3
Bouchard is gearing up for Pickleball Slam 3, set for February 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. She will team up with former tennis champion Andy Roddick to face defending champions Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. Bouchard’s experience in pickleball is seen as a significant advantage by her opponents, including Agassi.
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Agassi and Graf’s Strategy
In a promotional video, Agassi and Graf discussed their strategy for the upcoming match. Agassi acknowledged Bouchard’s strong background in competitive sports, saying,
“She has a great deal of experience competing in so many events to be able to control the best of herself in that environment so that’s gonna be a big advantage for her. It’s not going to feel unfamiliar to have pressure on the line and to keep herself calm and execute what she knows to do. That’s the big advantage for her.” – (Andre Agassi)
He also joked that their strategy would be to avoid Bouchard and focus on Roddick, saying,
“I think the plan is to always go after the weakness so I think we’re going to play her as little as possible. We’re going to check Andy’s oil.” – (Andre Agassi)
Bouchard’s Playful Reaction
Bouchard responded humorously to Agassi’s remarks, playfully calling him out for being “scared.” Her witty comment added some lighthearted fun to the rivalry leading up to the event.
As Pickleball Slam 3 approaches, Bouchard’s recovery and preparation will be crucial. Her eye injury hasn’t slowed her down, and she’s eager to face off against two tennis legends in the competition.
News in Brief: Eugenie Bouchard Laughs Off Her Eye Injury
Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from a scratched cornea after being struck in the eye by a stray pickleball during a recent practice. Despite the injury, which required urgent care, she is preparing for Pickleball Slam 3 in Las Vegas on February 16, 2025.
Bouchard will team up with Andy Roddick to compete against Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. Agassi acknowledged Bouchard’s sports experience as an advantage while joking about targeting Roddick. Bouchard humorously responded to Agassi, calling him “scared.” Her recovery is progressing well, and she’s eager to face the tennis legends in the upcoming event.
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