MONTREAL, July 16, 2025 (Tennis Canada Press Release)
After a historic career during which she reached new heights for Canadian tennis and inspired a new generation of athletes to strive for success, Montreal’s own Genie Bouchard announced today that she will retire from professional tennis at the 2025 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at IGA Stadium.
The former World No. 5 is bidding farewell to professional tennis having redefined the standard for women’s tennis in Canada and establishing herself as one of the nation’s most iconic sports figures. Her breakout moment came in 2014 when she not only won her first singles title in Nuremberg, but also reached the Wimbledon final, becoming the first Canadian woman in the Open Era to contest a Grand Slam singles final. That same year, she also reached the semifinals at the Australian Open and the French Open, and qualified for the prestigious WTA Finals, cementing her place among the sport’s elite. Her meteoric rise was recognized with two major accolades: WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2013 and WTA Most Improved Player in 2014.
A fierce competitor with a deep commitment to representing her country, Bouchard played a key role in Canada’s efforts on the international stage. She competed at the Olympic Games in 2016 as well as in 10 Billie Jean King Cup ties, earning 13 victories across crucial matchups in World Group play and playoffs. In 2023, alongside Leylah Annie Fernandez, Rebecca Marino, Marina Stakusic and Gabriela Dabrowski, she helped Canada achieve one of its most historic sporting milestones: winning the Billie Jean King Cup — a first in Canadian history.
She’s now leaving the sport as one of the best Canadian players of all time with two WTA titles (one in singles, one in doubles), 11 finals appearances (seven in singles) and a total record of 299 wins and 230 losses.
You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now.
Ending where it all started: Montreal ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NxqKqXdgHt
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 16, 2025
“Few athletes have left as profound a mark on Canadian tennis as Genie [Bouchard] has throughout her extraordinary career,” said Gavin Ziv, Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Canada. “As one of the very first players to ever be part of the National Tennis Centre presented by Rogers in Montreal, she achieved things that many thought would be impossible for Canadian players. Her career highlights, which include a Wimbledon final appearance and a Billie Jean King Cup championship, are nothing short of extraordinary and were a true catalyst for the development of tennis in our country. She’s been and still is an incredible ambassador for our sport and, on behalf of Tennis Canada, I want to thank her for everything she’s done. We wish her continued success in the next chapter of her career.”
Tennis Canada confirmed that Bouchard will be awarded a main-draw wild card at the National Bank Open in Montreal for what will be her last WTA tournament. Fans will have the chance to come and cheer on their hometown hero one last time as she will be making her 15th career appearance at the Canadian tournament. She could be in action at IGA Stadium either on Sunday (July 27) or Monday (July 28), depending on the outcome of the official draw which will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m.
“We are very honoured that Genie decided to retire at her home tournament in Montreal and we look forward to celebrating her career and lasting heritage with our fans,” said Valérie Tétreault, Tournament Director, National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Montreal. “She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be. We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can’t wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.”
