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Canadian tennis icon Eugenie Bouchard is officially saying goodbye to the sport—right where it all began.

The 31-year-old from Westmount, Quebec, will retire at this year’s National Bank Open in Montreal. Tennis Canada made the announcement Wednesday, confirming that Bouchard will receive a main-draw wild card into the WTA 1000 event starting July 26.

Bouchard made waves in 2014, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 5 in the world. That same year, she became the first Canadian woman in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam singles final, facing Petra Kvitova at Wimbledon. Although she fell short in that match, the milestone cemented her place in Canadian sports history.

Her breakout 2014 season didn’t stop there—Bouchard reached the semifinals at both the Australian Open and the French Open and earned a spot at the WTA Finals. She was named the WTA’s most improved player and claimed her only tour title at the Nuremberg Cup.

Despite battling injuries and inconsistent form in the years that followed—including a concussion sustained at the 2015 U.S. Open—Bouchard continued to be a key figure on Canada’s women’s team. She represented Canada at the 2016 Olympic Games and tallied 13 match wins across 10 Billie Jean King Cup ties. Most recently, she helped secure Canada’s first-ever Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023, teaming with Gabriela Dabrowski for two group-stage doubles victories.

“You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now. Ending where it all started: Montreal,” Bouchard shared on X.

Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv praised Bouchard’s career and legacy, saying, “Few athletes have left as profound a mark on Canadian tennis as Genie has. Her Wimbledon final and Billie Jean King Cup championship are nothing short of extraordinary and served as a catalyst for the sport’s growth in our country.”

As she steps off the court for the final time in Montreal, Bouchard leaves behind a powerful legacy—and a new generation of Canadian tennis players inspired by her groundbreaking journey.