Eugenie Bouchard, the first Canadian woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 31. Rising from junior champion to World No. 5 in 2014, she inspired a generation of Canadian players with her unique style and breakthrough performances at Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and the French Open.
This summer, she is set to retire on home soil at the National Bank Open in Montreal, where her journey first began.
Eugenie Bouchard’s Candid Take on AI-Generated Messages
The former Wimbledon finalist took to social media to share a relatable moment about receiving what she thought was a heartfelt message. The Canadian posted on X, revealing her disappointment when she realized an old friend’s retirement congratulatory message was not genuine.
In her tweet, Bouchard wrote, “Got a nice email from an old friend on my retirement, until I realized it was very obviously written by chatgpt. It made it feel less special. Am I wrong for feeling this?”
The post quickly gained attention as many people could relate to her feelings about AI-generated communication in personal situations.
Got a nice email from an old friend on my retirement, until I realized it was very obviously written by chatgpt. It made it feel less special. Am I wrong for feeling this?
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 24, 2025
Bouchard’s reaction shows how people value genuine human connection, especially during such significant moments. This tweet shows that the AI tools miss the personal touch that makes messages meaningful, despite being helpful.
Bouchard’s Historic Tennis Journey Comes Full Circle
Bouchard officially announced her retirement from professional tennis in July 2025, choosing to end her career where it all began — Montreal. In her Instagram retirement post, she simply wrote: “You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now. Ending where it all started: Montreal.”
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Bouchard made history in 2014 when she became the first Canadian-born player to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon, though she lost to Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-0. That same year proved to be her breakthrough season, as she also reached the semifinals at both the Australian Open and French Open, eventually climbing to a career-high ranking of World No. 5.
Her lone WTA singles title came at the 2014 Nuremberg Cup, where she defeated KarolÃna PlÃÅ¡ková in the final.
Following Bouchard’s retirement, Ons Jabeur announced she is taking a break from professional tennis, citing the need to “rediscover the joy of simply living.” Many players, including Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova, showed love on Jabeur’s Instagram post in support of her decision.
Bouchard’s final tournament will be the National Bank Open in Montreal, which will take place from Jul. 27 to Aug. 7. She received a wild card entry for this event, allowing her to compete one last time in front of her home crowd.
