Genie Bouchard Shocks the Pickleball Community: No. 15 Genie Bouchard shocked the pickleball community with a thrilling 2-11, 11-7, 11-3 victory over No. 2 seed Brooke Buckner in the Round of 16 at the Zimmer Biomet Masters powered by Invited. Bouchard’s win earned her a spot in the quarterfinals for the first time in her career at a PPA Tour Slam.
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Bouchard Battles Through Tough Conditions
Bouchard’s victory didn’t come easy. She faced tough conditions, including a strong wind that made it difficult to control the ball, especially during the first game. Despite the challenges, the Canadian star regrouped after switching sides and adjusted her strategy, becoming more aggressive and focusing on athleticism.
Bouchard’s Remarkable Journey
Bouchard, who started her pickleball journey just a year ago, showed impressive growth in her game. After losing the first game 2-11, she fought back, winning the next two games 11-7 and 11-3. The win marked her first time reaching the quarterfinals of a major pickleball tournament.
“I’m not sure [how I did it],”. “I thought after that first game, I was just going to get completely killed. But switching sides, I felt like I could dictate a little bit more, and I just told myself to stop missing so many balls, to be a little bit more aggressive, and just be super athletic.”(Genie Bouchardsaid after the match)
Looking Ahead
Bouchard will face No. 5 Kaitlyn Christian in the quarterfinals on Friday. The match will be another tough test for Bouchard as she continues to make a name for herself in the pickleball world.
News in Brief: Genie Bouchard Shocks the Pickleball Community
Genie Bouchard pulled off a major upset by defeating No. 2 Brooke Buckner at the Zimmer Biomet Masters, earning her first quarterfinal spot in a PPA Tour Slam. Despite a challenging start, Bouchard showed resilience and growth, adjusting her game to secure the win. She will face Kaitlyn Christian in the next round.
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