In the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Genie became the major Canadian performer representing Canada to achieve the final of a Grand Slam tournament in singles. TSN1, TSN2 and TSN4. Every tournament we've played we've been in a bubble situation. Every week receive player features, tournament news, and WTA Insider content with the WTA First Serve newsletter. I love them so much.". 330 spot she was in when the tour resumed. Ugh, I'm in a third set.' So, hopefully we'll get that tonight and we'll fly to Paris tomorrow. It was Bouchard's best result since she made the final at the Malaysian Open in 2016. istanbul! 5AM Actually, I also added a doubles match in there, so eight matches in seven days and I don't even remember the last time I did that. And it's tough. We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. PT, Tue Is this the best you've felt physically? ET on He's very easygoing. Tonight at 5AM And that's also because of Gil and my great relationship with him. And then we found out last night. ET "I love Rennae. It's difficult not really having an end goal in sight and you're kind of like, 'What am I even training for? It's not fun like you're at the beach, but it's like this joy in kind of pushing yourself and trying to be the best you can be. I've played a lot recently, so I just needed to rest so I've just been ordering room service and watching Netflix and Hulu all day long and just been enjoying my two days off.". ", “I was honestly shocked...”@geniebouchard talks to @markhmasters about her French Open Wild Card invitation: https://t.co/bRCkljtzVq pic.twitter.com/2FHEfJtzo6. What's it like when you're spending time with those two? F x1 W/L. So, I'm looking forward to that. I'm just so grateful for any amount of time they spend with me and sometimes they're in the gym and we're just talking about some of my past matches or Andre is [sharing] experiences from his career as well and his thoughts on my game and Steffi as well and it's still super surreal. PT Even during this week, as tough as it was physically and mentally day after day, I caught myself in the middle of like a tough third set being like, 'Oh my God, I'm loving this moment right now.' 4:30PM "At first, I honestly couldn't believe it," the 26-year-old from Montreal said. It came from the hours put in on the court and in the gym, working with the right people and knowing you’re doing the right things. I'm super proud of my resilience and the consistency as well. They're so giving. Genie Bouchard was in her hotel room in Istanbul on Monday when she found out she would be getting a wild card into the main draw at the French Open, which starts on Sept. 27. / So, I don't think that will ever be normal, because they are such complete, absolute legends and I love them and I'm so thankful for all their help. Bouchard, who reached the quarter-finals in Prague at another International-level event in August, has boosted her ranking all the way up to No. I don't know how that's going to be, but if we can have some fans I think that's good.". So instead of flying somewhere without knowing, we decided to wait. "The main thing was physical [fitness]. "They're, honestly, the most amazing people. I hope it works out and I hope it works out with the fans. Sorry, we couldn't find any players that match your search. Chosen options need to be adjusted to the daylight saving time manually. It's cliché, but it's honestly true. I maybe didn't want to, but my coach was like, 'We're going on court tomorrow, we're going to the gym tomorrow,' and we just continued the routine. I spent the entire quarantine going into the gym almost every single day. ", "I'll continue this trip with Tim. I'm not sure. What are you most proud of about your game since the season resumed? We waited here on Monday to find out about the wild card because I was either going to fly to France or go back to North America. 7:30PM There aren't many female tennis coaches in the tennis world and I've had some in the past, like Nathalie Tauziat and sometimes I'm able to be with Steffi [Graf] a bit in Vegas, and I really notice a difference with them because they can be a little more in tune to that emotional side that maybe men don’t necessarily feel or understand and especially with all of them [Stubbs, Graf, Tauziat] being former players and they can say, 'I was literally in this position, feeling how you're feeling and this is how I got out of it.' In terms of how you’re feeling right now, does it compare to any time previously in your career? I've actually caught myself having these moments of, 'Oh my God, I'm actually enjoying this.' He's laid-back and easy to get along with, which is important, but then when it comes time to get down to business we're really focused. The pandemic pause was an unusually long break for a tennis player. In Istanbul we weren't allowed to eat anywhere, so they just created a special room for us in the hotel with some chefs and we just ate there every single day. PT Before I would see it in a negative way like, 'Ugh, it's such a grind. I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life.". But the pandemic pause may have been a blessing in disguise for Bouchard, who is feeling fitter than ever. The following is an edited transcript of the exchange. But I’m proud of how I kept pushing through, knowing that it would pay off. / He’s Australian as well, like Rennae, so I've got a lot of Australians on the team right now. "I have no idea what to expect. Ugh, the travel. ET "When they announced the initial six-week suspension of the tour, I was training the next day. To find out more about our use of cookies and how you can disable them, please see our Privacy Policy. "I was super surprised, super excited," said Bouchard, who reached the semifinals at Roland Garros in 2014. "I always love the fact that I can speak French there. 4PM Bouchard spoke to TSN from Istanbul on Tuesday and explained how a new coaching relationship with ESPN analyst Rennae Stubbs has helped her and why time away from the tour gave her new perspective. what’s everyone up to? I feel like a lot of people are saying that now after the break, but I think it's true. Current ranking for Eugenie Bouchard is WTA 168. Will be used in accordance to our Privacy Policy. Tim Blenkiron from the No Quit Tennis Academy has been with you in Istanbul. At the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, she became the first Canadian-born player representing Canada to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament in singles, finishing runner-up to Petra Kvitová. Eugenie Bouchard (26) is a tennis player from Canada who has a career-high singles ranking of No. I think they see French Canadians as kind of like their little cousins and so they always laugh at my accent, I'm hoping in, like, a nice way. When you have something taken away from you, you appreciate it more. Click here to find out more info. ... WTA Ranking--Age--Date of Birth--Place of Birth--Height--Plays-Career Stats-WTA Singles Titles-- ... Best Grand Slam Result Highest Finish. 7:30PM I do see the results of that. Tennis ranking history and graphs of Eugenie Bouchard, a tennis player from Canada. "We were asking for a wild card into the qualifying.". ET I think the best thing about her is she has that experience not only as a player, but also as a coach and commentator. 5AM on Every Grand Slam has its own personality, what stands out about Roland Garros? The French Open is allowing some fans and they're setting up a bubble situation at a couple hotels. ET, Bouchard on French Open Wild Card invitation: 'I was honestly shocked'. "I do feel like I appreciate it more. 2AM I really try to focus more that way and less result-oriented and just trusting if I do the right things, it will come.". I just feel like she has a lot of knowledge and can impart that wisdom on me and her being a female is also a plus. But negotiations between the French Tennis Federation and Tennis Canada yielded a direct berth into the 128-player field, and now Bouchard will play in her first Grand Slam since the 2019 U.S. Open. ScoresPro is the best livescore website for Eugenie Bouchard results for the 2020 season of tennis. PT And to hear stories like that from them is, I feel, so valuable.". How did that impact the way you feel about the sport? I'm not sure if it’s because of that connection and we’re able to relate a little bit more to each other. ET, Tue She has great energy. / So, the family in Vegas is awesome. Get the latest ranking history on Eugenie Bouchard including singles and doubles matches at the official Women's Tennis Association website. A Wimbledon finalist in 2014 when she rocketed to No. What does the rankings jump this week do for your confidence? In hindsight, it was good to not change it up or go on vacation or something, but to just stay focused. We'll fly to Paris tomorrow and just get a head start on training and getting ready over there.". Bouchard received a wild card into qualifying last week at the Istanbul Open, an International-level event, and made the most of the free pass by advancing all the way to the championship match where she lost to Patricia Maria Tig in a final-set tiebreak. Get the 2020 tennis results for Eugenie Bouchard along with Eugenie Bouchard 2020 statistics, fixtures & tennis rankings only at ScoresPro. 167 from ​the No. S-Hertogenbosch Netherlands Qualification, Challenge Elite FFT 3 - Villeneuve-Loubet, WTA Singles: Istanbul Turkey Qualification, Challenger Women Singles: Prague (Czech Republic), Men Exhibition: Young Kings Scholarship Tour, Women Exhibition: USA Credit One Bank Invitational, Challenger Women Singles: Newport Beach (USA), WTA Singles: Australian Open Qualification, Add your favorite league or match by clicking on. It was a very condensed tournament, so I had to play seven matches in seven days, so, literally, not one day off. I didn't take any time off and at times it was mentally hard. TSN2, Wed 5AM / We have every tennis result for Eugenie Bouchard’s 2020 season of tennis along with all of Eugenie Bouchard fixtures for the 2020 and the updated 2020 tennis rank for all of the tennis competitions that Eugenie Bouchard took part it. "I've been working with him since I've been out in Vegas. Will we even play tennis this year?' It gets tough doing the exact same repetitive thing day after day, but if it's what we have to do now to play then I'm more than happy to do it. She finished last season at No. 2AM TSN1, TSN2 and TSN4, Tue It does feel like a home away from home. Click here for a full player profile. TENNIS.com - Live Scores, Tennis News, Player Ranking, and Complete Tournament Data. 7PM 167 … We have every tennis result for Eugenie Bouchard’s 2020 season of tennis along with all of Eugenie Bouchard fixtures for the 2020 and the updated 2020 tennis rank for all of the tennis competitions that Eugenie Bouchard took part it. What works well between you two? And now to get into France you need a negative COVID test, so we did that test this morning and we have to wait for the result before flying to France. What did you focus on during the season pause and how is that helping now? I actually haven't spoken French in so long, so I've probably lost it a bit and I'm expecting I'll have to do a couple interviews in French or something, so I need to start practising.". Bouchard, who reached the quarter-finals in Prague at another International-level event in August, has boosted her ranking all the way up to No. "I was feeling good during the pause and I knew I was doing the right things and working hard, but then you still look at your ranking and you're like, 'Okay, well, I'm still here.' ET, Wed I take it in a cute way, but maybe they're straight up laughing at me. I mean, I'll get texts from her and look at my phone and like do a double take and be like, 'Tim, look who I just got a text from!' not the trophy i would have liked, but a trophy nonetheless ☺️ thank you to the tournament for a great event, and to my coaches/family/friends/fans for your help & support ♥️ pic.twitter.com/8Gk10ZWc6z. You work with Andre Agassi's former ​trainer, Gil Reyes, in Vegas and spend some time on court with Agassi and Graf. What's your sense of what they’re planning? what a week! 5 in the WTA rankings, Bouchard has struggled to regain her top form in recent years. She also entered the semifinals of the 2014 Australian Opens and 2014 French Open. They want to help so much and not just with me, but whoever they spend time with out in Vegas. So, it’s just that confirmation that you're doing the right things, but the confidence still came earlier. Rankings History for 5. ScoresPro is the best livescore website for Eugenie Bouchard results for the 2020 season of tennis. And seeing results now, it’s confirmation of that hard work, but it didn't just happen this week.