Bouchard, on her farewell: "There comes a time when it's no longer worth it"

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It had been almost a year since she last competed, a season in which she only played two tournaments, Eugenie Bouchard finally confirmed her retirement at the upcoming WTA Montreal 2025. At 31 years old, the Canadian player will hang up her racket in the coming days in front of her fans.

More than a sad farewell, Eugenie wants her exit from professional tennis to be a celebration in Montreal. As made clear by the former world number 5 and Wimbledon finalist in 2014 in statements to the official WTA webpage regarding her imminent retirement.

"I received huge support and many people contacted me, and I saw so much positivity in the universe... I thought, 'Ok, wait, let me enjoy this moment.' It's a unique moment in my life, something I've never done before and will never do again, unless I retire from my office job in 40 years."

Eager to enjoy her farewell

"I look forward to it. I want to enjoy every moment of love, of tennis, of the toughness on the court and the incredible moments off the court. I want it to be like a celebration, not a funeral, and see all of you," said the Canadian player.

The Olympics, a very special memory

"It was a truly special experience for me. Looking back, I can't believe I almost didn't play because of the Zika virus scare. I'm really glad I toughed it out and played because I would have regretted it," she recalled about the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

"Any match I've won has been a positive moment. Playing in great places, like in Rome, on the court of the statues, with a huge crowd. Playing in front of people has always been very special and interacting with fans after matches. I always take the time to do it and thank them, because they provide us with work. I think they appreciate it too."

What does she regret?

"It takes a lot of dedication, sacrifice, and devoting your entire life to have a chance to succeed. It's something I've done all my life so far, but for me, there comes a point where it's no longer worth it. I feel like I've gone through the whole spectrum of positive and negative results, good and bad, and I suppose that's how life is too, right? Tennis was a small sample of what real life is."

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