Canadian tennis and pickleball sensation Eugenie Bouchard is making the most of her time in Vietnam. Bouchard was in the Southeast Asian nation for a Major League Pickleball event called the ‘Rise with the Flames,’ which concluded on Friday, April 18.
Away from the tennis circuit, the Canadian regularly shares moments from her life on social media.
Eugenie Bouchard Documented the Joyous Moments From Her Vietnamese Getaway
Bouchard recently shared a carousel of images on Instagram, highlighting the glimpses of her trip to Vietnam. The 31-year-old embraced every moment of her visit, enjoying authentic local delicacies and capturing the scenic riverside views. Her multi-slide post also included her picture with the Buddha statue and a clip from her serene boat ride on the river.
“Vietnam you are 1 of 1 💫🇻🇳,” she captioned her post.
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The Canadian also shared a brief yet intriguing clip capturing the joyous moments from her trip as she immersed herself in the Vietnamese culture.
“Vietnam in 15 seconds,” Bouchard captioned the clip.
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The ‘Rise with Flames’ event featured several local Vietnamese players alongside players from other nations. Athletes from MLP’s Columbus Sliders and Bay Area Breakers also played in the event. Furthermore, Bouchard joined former American tennis player Jack Sock for the event. It was part of an effort to promote the rapidly growing sport in the Far East.
Eugenie Bouchard Shared the Reason for Not Liking Pickleball Initially
Bouchard joined the Professional Pickleball Association in 2024 and has since competed in its numerous events. Speaking to the Associated Press earlier in February, Bouchard disclosed that she didn’t like pickleball initially.
“I’m on center court. Not because of my skill level in pickleball, but because of what I achieved in tennis and what I’m bringing over from tennis to the pickleball world. I didn’t like it at first,” she said. Despite her commitment to the fast-growing sport of pickleball, Bouchard hasn’t stepped away from tennis.
“Because I was losing, and I felt uncomfortable and awkward on the pickleball court. It was like, ‘Put me on the last court so no one sees the train wreck that’s about to happen.’ But I’ve slowly found my footing,” she added.
Bouchard rose to prominence in 2014, finishing as a Wimbledon runner-up and reaching another couple of Grand Slam semifinals. However, she couldn’t carry that form ahead, and a series of injuries, notably a shoulder tear and a concussion during the 2015 US Open, halted her progress.
She returned in 2022 and played a crucial role in Team Canada’s 2023 Billie Jean King Cup triumph. However, she couldn’t gain the same success as she had earlier, and stands at No. 992 in the WTA rankings.
