'Hottest tennis player' Eugenie Bouchard to retire at 31

By Hoang An July 21, 2025 | 02:55 pm PT

Eugenie Bouchard, 31, who is often considered "the hottest tennis player in the world" by the media, has announced her retirement following the National Bank Open in Montreal at the end of July.

The National Bank Open, which begins on July 26 in Bouchard's home country, will be her final tournament, and she has received a wildcard entry.

"You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now. Ending where it all started: Montreal," Bouchard wrote on Instagram.

Canadian tennis beauty Eugenie Bouchard. Photo by Instagram/@geniebouchard

Born on Feb. 25, 1994, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Bouchard's tennis journey started at a local club in her hometown. She gained international fame in 2014, becoming the first Canadian-born player to reach the women's singles final at Wimbledon, although she lost to Petra Kvitova. That same year, Bouchard also reached the semifinals at both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and briefly rose to fifth in the world rankings.

Her talent and beauty earned her recognition, with several outlets, including The Sun, calling her "the hottest tennis player in the world".

Bouchard was often compared to other tennis icons like Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic for her beauty on and off the tennis court. She was hailed as a pioneer of Canadian tennis.

However, Bouchard's career took a downturn after she suffered a concussion at the 2015 U.S. Open. Since then, she has struggled with form and injuries, leading to a decline in her performance. Over the past five years, Bouchard has not progressed beyond the first round in a Grand Slam tournament.

Despite this, Bouchard remains a well-known figure in the world of tennis and beyond. She has been active in the fashion and modeling industries and remains influential on social media. Forbes ranked her among the top 10 highest-paid female athletes in 2017 and 2018, even though she failed to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam during this period.

Recently, Bouchard has participated in several professional pickleball tournaments, including a notable victory over world number three Lea Jansen. After retiring from tennis, she plans to focus on her fashion and modeling career, making it the next chapter of her life.