Genie Bouchard talks about the importance of self-belief and pickleball

Genie Bouchard, a former tennis player and Wimbledon finalist, shared her passion for the sport, mental pressures, and transition to pickleball, emphasizing self-belief and trusting team members.

Genie Bouchard

Genie Bouchard, a former top tennis player and Wimbledon finalist, shared her story of discovering her passion for tennis at a young age in an interview with Dave Fleming. She started playing at five and, driven by her competitive nature and perfectionism, became devoted to the sport. Her supportive parents encouraged her talent and dreams. Bouchard also discussed the mental pressures of tennis, recounting her experiences during the Wimbledon finals and her transition to pickleball.

She emphasized the importance of self-belief, trusting team members, and dealing with nerves. Bouchard also discussed her experience of using social media to build a personal brand and connect with fans, and her future plans, which include getting married, having children, and growing the sport of pickleball. The interview concluded with Bouchard expressing gratitude for the opportunity and Fleming wishing viewers a peaceful sign-off.

Eugenie Bouchard

Ranked world no.298, Bouchard played her last match on the 18th of September 2023 when she lost to world no.18 Veronika Kudermetova 6-2 6-7(4) 6-4 in the 2nd round in Guadalajara (draw).

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