Eugenie Bouchard provides update on her fitness right now and says what shot she’s improved since surgery

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Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard explains how her shoulder surgery ended up impacting her game in a positive way.

A then 20-year-old Eugenie Bouchard shot to fame in 2014 by reaching the Wimbledon final, becoming the first Canadian to do so in singles.

It followed an immense year of tennis where she also reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and French Open.

Known for her aggressive baseline play, Bouchard was ranked as high as world number five, despite dropping to 48th the following year.

Her career has seen ups and downs due to injuries and inconsistent form, as well as significant coaching upheaval.

Eugenie Bouchard gives fitness update on her surprising shoulder recovery

Bouchard finally won her first WTA title in four years in 2020, however shoulder surgery the following year was quickly followed by a huge 17-month hiatus from the tour.

Currently sat just 16 places inside the top 1000, Bouchard recently failed to get through qualifying at the Toronto Open, only occasionally competing on the tour.

“I am completely pain free. No limitations, nothing at all,” Bouchard told the Tennis Insider Club podcast about her surgery.

“I actually think my serve got better [after surgery]. I know you hear about surgery and after the player never being the same, especially for shoulders. I literally was like what did you put in my shoulder, it’s like bionic now. I swear my pace got a little faster!”

Bouchard also admitted her biggest career regret on the podcast, suggesting her coaching changes impacted and stunted her progress.

Eugenie Bouchard is venturing into tennis’ close relations

Still fleetingly active on the WTA circuit, Bouchard has married her first love with several newer ones – pickleball and punditry.

Enjoying a more hybrid career, Bouchard proved a popular host at the Washington Open in DC, smartly handled post-match interviews with the likes of Frances Tiafoe.

Balancing this new career exploit with pickleball, Bouchard made her debut at the PPA Tour Masters in Palm Springs in January this year.

A figure in the sport who’s always divided opinion, Bouchard’s unapologetic reluctance to conform to the standard WTA image is helping her flourish in her new roles.