Eugenie Bouchard Delays Retirement with Canadian Open Victory

Eugenie Bouchard won against Emiliana Arango in the Canadian Open, delaying her planned retirement. She expressed that a tournament win would lead her to continue her tennis career. Notable victories included Emma Raducanu's and Naomi Osaka's matches, while several top players withdrew from the event.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-07-2025 08:03 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 08:03 IST
Eugenie Bouchard Delays Retirement with Canadian Open Victory

Hometown hero Eugenie Bouchard created waves at the Canadian Open by defeating Colombia's Emiliana Arango 6-4 2-6 6-2, an outcome that puts a temporary hold on her retirement plans. The former world number five recently announced her intent to retire post-tournament, but her thrilling win in Montreal has prompted reconsideration.

In an on-court interview following her victory, Bouchard stated decisively, "If I win this tournament, I will not retire." Her performance, despite being only her second singles match of the year, showcased her prowess as she overcame a challenging second set. Bouchard ascended to a 3-1 lead in the decider, closing the match on a confident note.

Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu triumphed over Elena-Gabriela Ruse, expressing the difficulty of facing a close friend. Naomi Osaka advanced past Ariana Arseneault under blustery conditions. In the men's draw, Australian Adam Walton edged past Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi, setting memorable contests for the next round.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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