Eugenie Bouchard, a once-formidable tennis player and World No. 5, has recently declared that her experience at the 2023 Madrid Open has inspired her to keep going for more. This resurgence comes after a series of injuries that kept the 29-year-old Canadian out of action for 17 months in 2021 and 2022.
Resurgence at the 2023 Madrid Open
Bouchard made a remarkable comeback at the 2023 Madrid Open, defeating Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska and claiming her first main draw win at the WTA 1000 tournament in six years. In the second round, she faced Martina Trevisan, another French Open semifinalist, but was eliminated after losing in straight sets, 2-6, 5-7. Bouchard later took to Twitter to express her motivation for striving for more after winning matches in the Spanish capital.
Overcoming Injuries
The Canadian athlete faced a string of injuries throughout her career, with the most recent being a shoulder injury that sidelined her for 17 months in 2021 and 2022. Despite these setbacks, Bouchard continued to train and rehab, leading to her current resurgence on the WTA Tour.
Inspiration for Comeback
In an interview with the WTA during the Madrid Open, Bouchard revealed her inspiration for making a comeback. She emphasized that she is a fighter who loves working hard and couldn’t spend her life sitting on the couch watching Netflix. Her determination and love for the sport pushed her to return to the court and continue pursuing tennis while she is still physically capable.
