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Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Canadian Bouchard ends career on home soil

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Eugenie Bouchard's best year was 2014 when she reached the semi-finals of the French and Australian Opens, and the final of Wimbledon.

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Bouchard extends career after advancing in Montreal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Playing in only her second singles match of the year, Bouchard blasted a forehand winner to take the first set but Colombian Arango turned the tables in the second set amid a cascade of unforced errors from her opponent.

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

PIX: Venus Williams makes winning return!

PIX: Venus Williams makes winning return!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to tennis after more than a year away from the game in the women's doubles at the Washington Open on Monday.

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday:

Chennai Open: Podoroska sends Bouchard packing

Chennai Open: Podoroska sends Bouchard packing

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Bouchard got off to a quick start in the opening last eight clash and raced away to win it 6-1 in 38 minutes.

Chennai Open PIX: Bouchard sends Karman packing

Chennai Open PIX: Bouchard sends Karman packing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard quelled a second set fightback from India's Karman Kaur Thandi to win 6-2, 7-6 in the round of 16 and book a spot in the singles quarter-final of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tennis tournament.

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Former finalist Bouchard withdraws from Wimbledon 2022

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn from the 2022 Championships with no ranking points on offer.

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Serena juggles business, motherhood before beating Bouchard

Serena juggles business, motherhood before beating Bouchard

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Williams, dubbed the Australian Open favourite by Bouchard shortly after the match, is vying for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title

Bouchard ready to become Wimbledon royalty

Bouchard ready to become Wimbledon royalty

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The 20-year-old Eugenie Bouchard is the first Canadian - male or female - to reach a Grand Slam final and she will come up against sixth seed Petra Kvitova for a chance to win the prestigious Venus Rosewater Dish in the women's final on Saturday.

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

Madrid Open: Kuznetsova crushes Bouchard in quarters

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The Canadian set the tournament alight with a scintillating, three-set win over Maria Sharapova on Tuesday after her outspoken comments about the Russian returning from her 15-month doping ban, including calling her a cheater.

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

'Motivated' Bouchard claims victory over Sharapova in thriller

'Motivated' Bouchard claims victory over Sharapova in thriller

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Eugenie Bouchard pulled off her first win over Maria Sharapova with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 triumph in the Madrid Open on Monday in a thrilling contest full of tension after the Canadian had called the Russian a cheater following her doping ban.

Bouchard falls again at US Open as lawsuit continues

Bouchard falls again at US Open as lawsuit continues

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

"Specifically, with Bouchard we are comfortable with our decision of putting her on Ashe, there are a lot of matches to schedule today, things could have gone many different ways," USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier told Reuters.

Bouchard out of US Open but legal battle continues

Bouchard out of US Open but legal battle continues

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Eugenie Bouchard slumped to a first-round defeat at the US Open on Tuesday but the Canadian might yet leave Flushing Meadows a big winner with her lawsuit against the Grand Slam and United States Tennis Association still to hit the courts.

Bouchard, Peng withdraw from Hong Kong tennis

Bouchard, Peng withdraw from Hong Kong tennis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Hong Kong's first WTA tennis tournament in more than 20 years suffered a major blow on Sunday with main drawcard Eugenie Bouchard withdrawing on medical advice after suffering from the heat at the U.S. Open.

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Error-prone Bouchard positive despite another early exit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard was hailed as the new face of women's tennis just 12 months ago but the Canadian's downward spiral continued on Tuesday with a humbling 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 loss to Swiss Belinda Bencic in the opening round of the Rogers Cup.

Tennis Roundup: Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Tennis Roundup: Bouchard survives qualifying to grab Wimbledon spot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard successfully negotiated the qualifying draw on Thursday, beating Colombian Mariana Duque-Marino 6-3, 6-2 to secure a spot in next week's main draw.

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Another shocking exit for Canada's Bouchard

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Eugenie Bouchard's mid-season nosedive continued on Tuesday as the Canadian was swept aside 6-3 6-4 by Croatian qualifier Donna Vekic despite having home advantage and the backing of an excited crowd in a first round clash at the Rogers Cup.

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Andre Agassi set to visit India in January

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

American tennis great Andre Agassi is set to visit India in January to officially flag off a major pickleball event in India.

Canadian beauty Bouchard sweats it out on the beach

Canadian beauty Bouchard sweats it out on the beach

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard tried to forget her poor results on the court.

Why tennis star Bouchard is suing US Tennis Association...

Why tennis star Bouchard is suing US Tennis Association...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard has filed a case against the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for their negligence.

PIX: Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood

PIX: Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Frederic Malmezac, a 38-year-old carpenter, paired up with 46-year-old Sylvain Bouchard to build the model, using wood that would otherwise have been thrown away.

Cibulkova on a roll, while Bouchard loses her cool

Cibulkova on a roll, while Bouchard loses her cool

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova is on an eight-match winning roll on grass she hopes will continue deep into the second week of Wimbledon.

PHOTOS: Eugenie Bouchard 'almost' suspended in the air

PHOTOS: Eugenie Bouchard 'almost' suspended in the air

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Eugenie Bouchard tried to forget her poor results on the court.

Bouchard thrashes sluggish Serena in Hopman Cup

Bouchard thrashes sluggish Serena in Hopman Cup

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Canadian teenager Eugenie Bouchard swatted aside an out-of-sorts Serena Williams 6-2, 6-1 at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Tuesday.

The real reason behind Eugenie Bouchard's slump

The real reason behind Eugenie Bouchard's slump

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Former Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard's slide down the tennis rankings had nothing to do with any eating disorder, the Canadian said on Thursday.

Eugenie Bouchard sweats it out on the beach

Eugenie Bouchard sweats it out on the beach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Eugenie Bouchard arrives in Eastbourne, her final grass-court warm-up, having lost nine of her last 10 matches.

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

TEMPTING! Sharapova-Bouchard showdown at Australian Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova set up an enticing quarter-final showdown with Eugenie Bouchard at the Australian Open following a comfortable 6-3, 6-0 fourth round victory over China's Peng Shuai on Sunday.

Bouchard heads to Melbourne Park with 'zero expectations'

Bouchard heads to Melbourne Park with 'zero expectations'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Former golden girl Eugenie Bouchard is heading into the Australian Open with 'zero expectations' of success after a year plagued by injury and poor form.

Kvitova hands Bouchard royal thumping to win Wimbledon

Kvitova hands Bouchard royal thumping to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Petra Kvitova produced a majestic performance to end Eugenie Bouchard's hopes of becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-0 win in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Bouchard fails to live up to expectations once more

Bouchard fails to live up to expectations once more

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Former golden girl Eugenie Bouchard's hopes of rehabilitation at the Australian Open came to a swift end on Wednesday as wily Agnieszka Radwanska sent the Canadian spinning out of the tournament with a 6-4, 6-2 defeat in the second round.

Sports Shorts: Jury finds USTA mostly liable for Bouchard fall

Sports Shorts: Jury finds USTA mostly liable for Bouchard fall

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The jury deliberated for less than an hour before ruling in Bouchard's favour in the lawsuit against the USTA.

Male presenter's 'twirl' request to Bouchard sparks controversy

Male presenter's 'twirl' request to Bouchard sparks controversy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Canadian tennis ace Eugenie Bouchard was left surprised after a male presenter conducting her on-court interview made an unusual request by asking her to give them a twirl.

Hobart International: Cornet hammers Bouchard to take title

Hobart International: Cornet hammers Bouchard to take title

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

France's Alize Cornet thrashed an error-prone Eugenie Bouchard 6-1, 6-2 to win the Hobart International title on Saturday.

Bouchard to focus on support staff after Melbourne mauling

Bouchard to focus on support staff after Melbourne mauling

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Eugenie Bouchard was unable to match the semi-final appearance from her maiden Australian Open last year and will now focus on sorting out her coaching arrangements after being blasted off the court by Maria Sharapova on Tuesday.

Serena, Bouchard pull out of Dubai event

Serena, Bouchard pull out of Dubai event

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Serena Williams has pulled out of this week's Dubai Tennis Championships.

Battle of Beauties: Bouchard ready to be tested by Sharapova

Battle of Beauties: Bouchard ready to be tested by Sharapova

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Eugenie Bouchard will spend Monday 'cramming' for one of the toughest exams of her fledgling career when she faces second seed Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Eugenie Bouchard victory brings smile to future face of tennis

Eugenie Bouchard victory brings smile to future face of tennis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Eugenie Bouchard proved again she is a player for the big occasion by powering into the second round of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Olga Govortsova on Tuesday, bringing a smile to the player hyped as the future face of women's tennis.