The now-retired Russian was a nemesis of sorts for Bouchard both on and off the court, beating the Canadian four times before losing in their final meeting in 2017. There was no love lost between the two, with Bouchard labeling Sharapova a “cheater” following the Russian’s infamous doping ban in 2016.
During the podcast, the hosts asked the 28-year-old if she ever found a player to be a “d**k” (a nuisance) during pre-match warm-ups. Eugenie Bouchard was quick to name Sharapova, claiming that the Russian would often strike the ball hard in a futile attempt at intimidating her prior to the match.
When asked whether she tried taking the matter to the umpire, the 2014 Wimbledon finalist explained that the warm-up itself is not a mandatory practice and hence there is little an umpire can do to regulate it.
Eugenie Bouchard, nevertheless, hailed the five-time Grand Slam champion as a “great competitor” and expressed her disappointment at not having another chance at taking the court against her.
Bouchard was last seen in action in Monterrey in March 2021. Her ranking, as a result, has fallen outside the top 1000. Her schedule for the 2022 season remains uncertain at the moment.
Maria Sharapova announces pregnancy
Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce her pregnancy. The 35-year-old Russian, who is expecting her first child, has been in a long-term relationship with British businessman Alexander Gilkes.
A number of figures from the tennis fraternity congratulated the Russian on the news. Billie Jean King Cup teammate Elena Vesnina conveyed her wishes to Sharapova and mentioned that she was excited for her next chapter.
Legendary player Billie Jean King also took the opportunity to congratulate the soon-to-be parents.
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