Eugenie Bouchard, once hailed as one of the brightest stars in women’s tennis, recently opened up about the one major regret she has in her career, a decade after her stunning run to the 2014 Wimbledon final. The Canadian tennis star, who was ranked as high as No. 5 in the world, captured the attention of the tennis world when she became the first Canadian to reach a Grand Slam singles final. However, Bouchard’s career trajectory did not follow the meteoric rise many had expected, and she has struggled with injuries, form, and consistency in the years since.
Reflecting on her career, Bouchard admitted that her biggest regret is not capitalizing on the momentum she had after that Wimbledon final. At the time, she was just 20 years old and considered one of the rising stars of the sport. After Wimbledon, many thought she would go on to become a multiple Grand Slam champion. However, that breakthrough year was followed by a series of injuries, confidence issues, and coaching changes that disrupted her progress.
“I wish I could have done more to build on that success,” Bouchard said in a recent interview. “At the time, everything happened so fast, and I didn’t really know how to handle it. I was young and maybe didn’t appreciate the moment as much as I should have.” She admitted that the pressure to live up to expectations weighed heavily on her, and her inability to consistently deliver results contributed to a downward spiral in her career.
After reaching the Wimbledon final, Bouchard’s form steadily declined. She suffered a series of injuries, including a concussion in 2015, which kept her away from the court for significant periods. Though she worked hard to regain her form, she was never able to replicate the success of that magical run at Wimbledon.
Despite the struggles, Bouchard remains optimistic about her career, and she has expressed a desire to continue playing and working towards making a full comeback. While her journey may not have gone as planned, she still has time to add to her legacy. Looking back, she hopes her story can serve as a lesson to younger players about the importance of appreciating success and maintaining a strong mental approach.
As Bouchard continues to navigate the ups and downs of her career, the lessons learned from her early success and subsequent struggles will be invaluable as she seeks to reclaim her place among the elite in women’s tennis.