Eugenie Bouchard announces retirement from tennis at 31 in emotional statement

Eugenie Bouchard has announced that she is set to retire from tennis. Her decision comes just a matter of weeks after she returned to the sport to compete at her first WTA Tour event since 2023.

Bouchard enjoyed a rollercoaster career on the court, reaching world No. 5, a Wimbledon final, and winning one WTA singles title when landing the spoils at the 2014 Nuremberg Cup. However, she has also endured tricky spells that saw her struggle for form for extended periods and plummet down the world rankings.

As a result of a poor run of form, Bouchard previously ruled that she would turn her focus to rival sport pickleball in August 2023. However, the 31-year-old made a surprise return in May when she accepted a wildcard to play in a WTA 125 event.

Bouchard was beaten 7-5 6-2 by Anna Sinclair Rogers upon her return, and the Canadian has now revealed that she is set to hang up her racquet for the final time with an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.

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Bouchard posted four images on her account, ranging from her as a child playing tennis to her with her runners-up plate after reaching the 2014 Wimbledon final. She then wrote: "You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now. Ending where it all started: Montreal."

The decision means that Bouchard will bow out at the 2025 Canadian Open at the IGA Stadium.

Gavin Ziv, Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Canada, released a statement to praise Bouchard on her decision, stating: "Few athletes have left as profound a mark on Canadian tennis as Genie [Bouchard] has throughout her extraordinary career.

"As one of the very first players to ever be part of the National Tennis Centre presented by Rogers in Montreal, she achieved things that many thought would be impossible for Canadian players. Her career highlights, which include a Wimbledon final appearance and a Billie Jean King Cup championship, are nothing short of extraordinary and were a true catalyst for the development of tennis in our country.

"She's been and still is an incredible ambassador for our sport and, on behalf of Tennis Canada, I want to thank her for everything she's done. We wish her continued success in the next chapter of her career."