Retired Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard recently chimed in with her reaction after noticing that several top tennis stars, including World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, and Jelena Ostapenko, have chosen the Maldives as their preferred off-season vacation destination.
The Canadian acknowledged the wave of players heading to the island nation for their post-season unwind, adding to the growing conversation about tennis’ relationship with luxury travel.
Eugenie Bouchard Highlights the Growing Maldives Getaway Craze Among Players Like Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev
The Maldives has become a hotspot for ATP and WTA players over the past few years, thanks to its secluded over-water villas, crystal-blue lagoons, and private-island resorts that offer a perfect escape after a grueling tennis calendar.
Bouchard reacted to these Maldives updates with amusement and appreciation, noting how the destination seems to have become the unofficial headquarters of tennis players. She took to X and wrote, “Are tennis players only allowed to vacation in the Maldives?”
Are tennis players only allowed to vacation in the Maldives?
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) November 18, 2025
Sabalenka, for instance, has been one of the most visible names vacationing there, sharing snapshots of swimming adventures, beach volleyball sessions, and sunset dinners with her boyfriend Georgios Frangulis.
Belinda Bencic, who frequently visits the islands, has also shared glimpses of her tropical retreats with partner Martin Hromkovic. In the photos she shared, she could be seen cycling, snorkeling, spotting dolphins, and enjoying the local cuisine with her partner.
Medvedev has been linked to tennis-themed resort stays in the Maldives through luxury-sport events that regularly host top players during the off-season. He also posts several snapshots of himself enjoying a relaxing vacation with his wife and daughters.
Which Other Tennis Names Are Sharing Their Own Maldives Getaways?
Ostapenko posted a series of photos from her serene island getaway with her partner, highlighting moments of exploring the islands, savoring delicious local food, and enjoying unique adventures.
Anastasia Potapova and her rumored boyfriend, Tallon Griekspoor, also shared photos from their trip to the Maldives on their respective Instagram accounts. Although they did not appear together in any of the pictures, the identical vacation setting has only fueled ongoing speculation about their relationship.
Donna Vekić also shared photos from her relaxing getaway, offering glimpses of herself unwinding and enjoying her vacation.
