I really have no idea why did they put her on Ashe today, she really doesn't deserve so much respect. Since making these 3 deep slam runs in 2014 she basically played just 1 good match-against Sharapova in Madrid. Other than that she just gets too much attention. And today I feel it was too much. If you get breadsticked by a player like Rodina in the first round of a slam then maybe it is time to start looking for another job. So will she make another deep run or 2014 will just remain a fluke year?
Is this the end for Bouchard?
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cluckcluck
Hall of Fame
She sucks. It's just awful that she gets so much praise.
At least she will have a decent modeling career.
She gives no faux about tennis - she shows little interest/dedication to the sport.
At least she will have a decent modeling career.
She gives no faux about tennis - she shows little interest/dedication to the sport.
Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
Oh well, at least now she'll have more time on her hands to text Sharapova's opponents in the locker room and let them know how much all the other players are rooting for them to beat her. 
cluckcluck
Hall of Fame
Also, she's not defending any points from 2016 as she also lost first round that year. What an embarrasment.
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
Over-hyped and overrated. Her career will just fizzle out into nothing unless she just quits, she's just embarrassing herself now
pabletion
Hall of Fame
They were JUST talkin about her in latin ESPN. Javier Frana and Eduardo Varela (to me, one of the BEST duos anywhere as tennis commentators/analysts, too bad for you guys its in spanish). I catched the discussion a bit late but they mentioned the exact same thing: why are they putting her in Ashe when she's having terrible results, and on top of it all, her beef with USTA is still very much alive (remember her lawsuit because she slipped and knocked her head? that was in a US Open a couple of year ago, no?).
Also, they talked about how she (or her entourage) walk around like they are rockstars, that she was moving around with an entourage surrounding her, with a hood on, not looking at anyone, not talking/listening.... They said that maybe its time for her to settle a bit, or get her feet back on the ground, that she's over-hyped and that probably its her whole group that blow hot air inside her head (not in those words, but thats the beef).
They closed the discussion saying that, to them, she's a big dissapointment, specialy because of her attitude and her big star self-perspective.
And this comes from two of the nicest guys on tv.
Also, they talked about how she (or her entourage) walk around like they are rockstars, that she was moving around with an entourage surrounding her, with a hood on, not looking at anyone, not talking/listening.... They said that maybe its time for her to settle a bit, or get her feet back on the ground, that she's over-hyped and that probably its her whole group that blow hot air inside her head (not in those words, but thats the beef).
They closed the discussion saying that, to them, she's a big dissapointment, specialy because of her attitude and her big star self-perspective.
And this comes from two of the nicest guys on tv.
Before USO 2015 she already was on a decline for a year.
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
Exactly. At least with Serena/Sharapova they are icons of the sport and multi-slam winners so you can understand why they have big egos and a rockstar-like presence. All Bouchard has done was get to the final of Wimbledon once lol, yet she acts like she's all that.
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Charlie
Guest
In tennis, the end for Bouchard happened a while ago.
In Guys only... thread in Odds and Ends though, she will keep appearing regularly though.
In Guys only... thread in Odds and Ends though, she will keep appearing regularly though.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
I was joking. Hence the lol.
Soul_Evisceration
Hall of Fame
Really bizarre for the USTA to:
1) Give her a wildcard despite the lawsuit
2) Put her on Arthur Ashe stadium again despite the lawsuit (does she really sell a bucket load of seats and endorses a massive revenue because of her looks?)
Her contract with Nike is set to expire soon. I wonder if Nike will even reconsider signing her.
As for Bouchard, she made her fortune due to non tennis activities and she will continue to do and be a diva superficial star.
1) Give her a wildcard despite the lawsuit
2) Put her on Arthur Ashe stadium again despite the lawsuit (does she really sell a bucket load of seats and endorses a massive revenue because of her looks?)
Her contract with Nike is set to expire soon. I wonder if Nike will even reconsider signing her.
As for Bouchard, she made her fortune due to non tennis activities and she will continue to do and be a diva superficial star.
Her looks are ok. The only reason why she still gets that much attention.
skip1969
G.O.A.T.
If I were the USTA, I'd keep giving her wildcards and putting her on Ashe every year. Because she's a fraud. So I might as well expose her as such, as many times as possible. And after her inevitable loss, I'd show her the exit to the National Tennis Center with a big, satisfied smile on my face.
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Deleted member 293577
Guest
I don't think this is the end for her, she is still only 23 yrs old. I feel like she is being raked through the mud here. I'm sure it's difficult for her not to live up to people's expectations of her, as well as her own. I think the probability is high she will regain at least some of her form. She will figure something out and start winning some matches.
Now as for Kerber, your guess is as good as mine what's going on there.
Now as for Kerber, your guess is as good as mine what's going on there.
It's not bizarre at all; in fact, it was somewhat expected, and probably shrewd. One of the issues in the suit is the extent of Bouchard's career prospects. The USTA doesn't want to appear to be actively interfering with those. By giving Bouchard another opportunity to play at a slam in the best possible circumstances, and thus showcasing her dramatic failure, the USTA helped itself.
No intelligent lawyer would have advised the USTA, "Better not let Bouchard play."
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Her modeling career is completely dependent on her remaining relevant in tennis. She's only a model by tennis standards, not model standards.
I think her plan is to do a reality TV show with Tomic next year. It will be called "Bouchard and Butthead".
MatsPhilander
Legend
Looks & name value. They will always trump talent in the entertainment world.
MatsPhilander
Legend
They work hand in glove with the television stations to maximise ratings, her high profile & looks will do better numbers than less attractive talented players. Nike really will only care if she does something stupid like fails a test, makes a racial/homophobic slur or runs somebody over while drunk. Losing matches isn't really a problem as long as she keeps a clean image because of the marketability she has. Well she has made five & a half million dollars in a few years on tour for doing very little & will continue to cash in-she could retire now & will have earned several times what most people would have to work a lifetime to make.
MatsPhilander
Legend
Most 'models' these days are women on Instagram & Twitter promoting themselves & getting photoshoots. Tennis is totally irrelevant now to her as she has transcended the sport to some degree & so outside opportunities will always be there while she is young & attractive.
Better to cash in before those assets start depreciating.
r2473
G.O.A.T.
I guess I'm saying that she's not that attractive and her name may be synonymous with "loser b!itch" before too long, making her toxic to any company.
She has transcended the sport to a degree, but not enough to keep things rolling for long without it I don't think. But, I'm the very last person to ask about millennial pop culture, so I could be totally wrong.
MatsPhilander
Legend
r2473
G.O.A.T.
Would she be a model if not for tennis? I'd say no way, she ain't that sexy.
Kournikova could have made it without tennis and she definitely made it after tennis. I don't think the same is true for Bouchard. JMO.
gino
Legend
Bouchard doesn't have the same curves, class, or elegance as AK
anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
could you give me more details on what she said ? Just curious, I'm from Montreal and interested why she'd put us down. She comes from a very posh area of Montreal, her being a bit snobbish wouldn't surprise me.
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TheAverageFedererFan
Professional
I don't know what to say here.
Rafa24
Hall of Fame
face isn't on the same level as AK either. not even close.
VoodooChild24
Semi-Pro
Oh well, at least now she'll have more time on her hands to text Sharapova's opponents in the locker room and let them know how much all the other players are rooting for them to beat her.
Did she actually do that?
deacsyoga
Banned
Omigod I did not know that, and had to check to see if that were true. It in fact was. They put freaking Genie Bouchard on Ashe when facing a nobody (or should I say another nobody, haha). Too funny. Such an overhyped nothing, and I know I should show more Canadian pride for the women who had the best successful year ever by a Canadian several years back but she is such an unbearable bee-tch it it hard.
deacsyoga
Banned
She isnt that beautiful. Compared to Ivanovic, Hantuchova, Muguruza, and even Sharapova (and I dont even find Pova that hot like a lot of others do) she is a dog.
TrustTheNinja
Semi-Pro
why was she even on arthur ashe? what a joke
Apun94
Hall of Fame
Lol.
You are clearly part of a small minority if you dont think Pova and Bouchard are beautiful.
It's well known that Bouchard is considered beautiful everywhere. That's why people come out to see her play. Everyone knows she has been playing crap for quite some tome now
deacsyoga
Banned
Actually read through this thread. Quite a lot here anyway dont find her amazing looking at all. Like some others have said if she doesnt start producing some results her so called modeling career will tank. She is only hot for tennis playing standards, not model hot for general standards.
And yes I know I am in the minority on not finding Sharapova the hottest thing going and acknowledged it. I still do rate her high in attractiveness and easily over Bouchard.
Apun94
Hall of Fame
Lol ok. This forum is definitely NOT a representative of how beautiful she is or how people around the world view her.
Look, people still come to see her play even though she hasnt played well for years now. Obviously they dont come to see her great game. The USO organisers arent stupid. They put her on Ashe for a reason. She sells tickets. She wouldve made quite a name for herself if she had half the grit and drive of Sharapova.
On a personal note, I find her the most attractive of all wta players and she definitely has model looks. Only thing is that she may not be tall enough for most models. Looks wise, she is definitely there
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
She'll marry a Canadian or Leaf NHLer.
Tennis wizard
Legend
Sad that the only thing that could motivate Bouchard to play her best was her childish Sharapova hate
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
A childish hatred shared by a lot of people on this board.
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