Tennis-Bouchard extends career with first-round win at Canadian Open

Jul 28, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) returns the ball against Emiliana Arango (COL) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

(Reuters) -Hometown hero Eugenie Bouchard beat Emiliana Arango 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal on Monday, a win that delayed the former world number five's retirement.

Bouchard announced earlier this month she would walk away from the sport after the tournament but added a condition to that plan in the wake of her thrilling victory in front of a packed crowd.