Eugenie Bouchard may have retired from professional tennis, but the Canadian star continues to capture attention, recently treating followers to a sun-drenched glimpse of her post-retirement freedom in the British Virgin Islands.
A New Chapter: Pickleball and Paradise
The former world number five, who officially hung up her tennis racket in July at the age of 31, has pivoted to the fast-growing sport of professional pickleball. This career shift appears to have afforded her a more relaxed schedule, which she showcased with a series of holiday photos captioned 'no schedule these days'.
The stunning snaps offered a window into a trip filled with snorkelling adventures, energetic nights on the dancefloor, and serene days lounging by the pool. Bouchard, clearly maintaining her athletic physique, proved that life after the WTA tour can be both adventurous and indulgent.
Reflecting on a Trailblazing Tennis Career
Bouchard's retirement was confirmed at an emotional farewell during the National Bank Open in Montreal. 'Tennis has given me so much,' she told fans, expressing profound gratitude for the sport and her supporters.
Her career peak was nothing short of spectacular. In 2014, she soared to a career-high ranking of world number 5, won her sole singles title, and reached the final at Wimbledon, where she lost to Petra Kvitova. That remarkable year also saw her make the semi-finals at both the Australian Open and French Open.
However, her trajectory was dramatically altered after a serious concussion suffered from a slip on a wet locker room floor at the US Open in 2015. She subsequently sued the USTA, with a jury finding the organisation 75% at fault. Despite battling injuries, she contributed to Canada's historic Billie Jean King Cup victory in 2023.
Valerie Tetreault, tournament director of the National Bank Open, hailed Bouchard as 'one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer.'
Life Beyond the Baseline
As her ranking fell, Bouchard cultivated a significant profile away from the court, featuring in the Forbes list of highest-paid female athletes in 2017 and 2018 thanks to sponsorships and appearances at high-profile events.
Yet this visibility came at a cost. In a 2024 interview, she revealed the 'hate' she received for her social media activity and commercial engagements, highlighting the double-edged sword of fame in the modern sporting era.
Now, with her tennis chapter closed, Eugenie Bouchard is embracing a new rhythm—one that currently includes pickleball competition and, as her latest holiday demonstrates, well-earned tropical relaxation.
