The former world No.5 lost a tight three-set battle in the second round to Belinda Bencic in her final match before waving an emotional goodbye to fans in her home city. Bouchard played one Grand Slam final during her career – losing the 2014 Wimbledon final in straight sets to Petra Kvitova. She also reached the semi-finals that year at the Australian Open and French Open – losing to Li Na in Melbourne before being beaten by Maria Sharapova in Paris.
And the former Canadian No.1 has now turned to working in the media after getting a gig with the BBC at SW19 this summer. Her work has drawn praise on X with one user saying: “I didn’t know Genie Bouchard was working for the BBC this Wimbledon but have to say she is doing well.
“Canadian more toned down than the likes of [John] McEnroe and knows the players etc. Surprised me in the commentary box.”
Another commented: “The Mighty Bouchard has effortlessly glided into the commentary booth.” Another has praised her sensible approach in the commentary booth, saying: “Speaks a lot of sense and keeps it relevant.”
One user has praised the BBC’s decision to hire her, saying: “Bouchard is a good find by the BBC. Excellent words.”
One other user praised Bouchard for being fun, saying: “Bouchard doing a good job and having fun today on BBC Sport. Fun to watch too!”
Bouchard’s playing career was never the same after she slipped on a wet locker room floor at the 2015 US Open and suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw before her fourth-round match. She sued the US Tennis Association and reached a settlement in 2018 after a jury found the USTA ‘most liable’.
The Canadian helped her country win their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023 before she switched to pickleball.
“I think my fans have really respected and appreciated the hard work I gave to tennis and also the time I spent with them,” Bouchard said after seeing her playing career end last year.
“I just hope to be remembered hopefully by a lot of great things, but most importantly, being a good person, giving back as much as I received. Tennis has given me so, so much. On the court, [I would like to be remembered] as being a good player, being a fighter. I hope I showed that in the last couple of matches.”