Archive · 5 Nov 2025
'It Feels Like a Grand Slam': Eugenie Bouchard at Pickleball World Championships
A famous tennis player named Eugenie Bouchard, who used to play at Wimbledon, is now playing a sport called pickleball.
She is competing in the Pickleball World Championships in Texas.
Even though she lost one match with her partner, she is still excited to play more.
She said the tournament feels as big and exciting as a big tennis tournament like a Grand Slam.
She enjoys the fun atmosphere with lots of tents and activities.
Former tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is competing in the Pickleball World Championships in Texas.
Bouchard and partner Brandon French won their first round match but were eliminated in the Round of 64.
She is set to compete in the women's singles draw next.
Bouchard described the tournament atmosphere as feeling like a 'Grand Slam'.
The event features numerous tents, shops, and activities, contributing to an entertaining week.
- Who
- Eugenie Bouchard, a former Wimbledon finalist in tennis, now a pickleball player
- What
- Competing in the Pickleball World Championships
- When
- Currently
- Where
- Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas
- Why
- Transitioned from tennis to pickleball and is continuing her competitive sports journey.
- Athlete
- Eugenie Bouchard
- Sport
- Pickleball
- Tournament
- Pickleball World Championships
- Location
- Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas
- Notable Achievement
- Former Wimbledon finalist (Tennis)