Eugénie Bouchard has won nearly 300 matches in her career and came very close to winning Wimbledon in 2014, but she recently revealed that she now appreciates sport for even more things in life.
Bouchard made a deal with a fan in 2017 and was involved in a highly publicized bet that she would go on a date if the Atlanta Falcons lost to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, which turned out to be the case.
Bouchard’s tennis career also landed her a spot in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
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Jeanie Bouchard appears at SI The Party at XS at Wynn Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
In a recent podcast interview, she said tennis helped her develop her sex appeal.
“First of all, tennis is a great sport in terms of sex appeal,” the Canadian-born tennis star said on the “Not Alone” podcast with Valeria Lipovetsky. “We’re wearing short skirts, we’re wearing tank tops. It’s fun to turn on the TV and see that.”
“Right away, I was able to land some great marketing deals off the court. I was asked to be in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue a few times. It was definitely on my to-do list to explore that avenue. It’s definitely a part of me. I think it would be great.”
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Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard arrives on the red carpet at the players’ party ahead of the WTA Guadalajara Open Akron 2022 on October 15, 2022 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Robert Plunge/Getty Images)
Bouchard added that she found herself increasingly enjoying the attention and began exploring the idea of coming out of her shell.
“Just getting a bigger fanbase, a bigger audience, it helps me get better brand deals, better sponsorship deals. Not just for me personally, ‘I can make more money from this,’ but also in a general sense, ‘I have a little fan base that’s going to come and watch me play at the Miami Open.’ That’s good for tennis in general, good for women’s tennis, good for women’s sport. It’s good for everything.”
The 30-year-old Bouchard is currently ranked 522nd in the WTA rankings.
Eugenie Bouchard hits a backhand during the Dallas Open Women’s Tennis Classic at Stithlinger/Altec Tennis Complex on February 3, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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She recently reached the quarterfinals of the ITF/USTA W75.
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