Eugenie Bouchard Refutes MLP Withdrawal Claims: Canadian tennis star-turned-pickleball player Eugenie Bouchard has dismissed rumors suggesting she might skip the 2025 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season due to personal plans. After being selected eighth overall by the New Jersey 5s in the MLP Premier Level Free Agency Draft, Bouchard reaffirmed her dedication to the league, shutting down speculation on social media.
Social Media Doubts and Bouchard’s Response
A social media user named Jimmy Miller took to X (formerly Twitter) to question whether Bouchard would be fully available for MLP events, suggesting she was prioritizing a so-called “Hot Girl Summer” over competition.
Hearing that Genie B won’t be available for the majority of MLP events this year, as it interrupts her “Hot Girl Summer. She has already made plans and is not happy about the scheduling. Will be interesting to see how that plays out with today’s draft.” – (x user)
Hearing that Genie B won’t be available for the majority of MLP events this year, as it interrupts her “Hot Girl Summer”. She has already made plans and is not happy about the scheduling.
Will be interesting to see how that plays out with today’s draft.
— Jimmy Miller (@JimmyMiller_PB) March 2, 2025
Bouchard responded with a playful remark, asking what plans they were referring to, effectively dismissing the claim and reinforcing her commitment to her pickleball career.
What plans are you referring to?? Would love to know what I’m getting up to this summer https://t.co/HUEdPw6vhw
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) March 4, 2025
Transitioning From Tennis to Pickleball
Bouchard’s focus has increasingly shifted toward pickleball since her last competitive tennis match at the 2024 Canadian Open qualifiers, where she lost to Moyuka Uchijima. Though she hasn’t officially retired from tennis, her appearances on the court have been rare.
Her participation in the PPA Tour’s Carvana Mesa Cup further solidified her presence in the pickleball sport, though she suffered a loss to Kaitlyn Christian in her last singles match.
What’s Next for Bouchard in MLP?
Now a key member of the New Jersey 5s, Bouchard is expected to play a significant role in the 2025 MLP season, where she will test her skills against some of the top pickleball professionals.
With her focus now on the sport, her upcoming matches will determine how well she transitions from her tennis career into the fast-growing sport of pickleball.
News in Brief: Eugenie Bouchard Refutes MLP Withdrawal Claims
Eugenie Bouchard has shut down rumors that she might skip parts of the 2025 MLP season, reaffirming her commitment to the New Jersey 5s. Bouchard is expected to take part in upcoming MLP events as she continues her transition from tennis to pickleball.
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