Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard followed in the footsteps of Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer by trying skiing for the first time. After Federer’s viral pictures with American alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn, Bouchard also shared her skiing pictures on social media. The 29-year-old, who has transitioned to pickleball after a successful career on the WTA tour, posted her skiing gear photos on Instagram.
Eugenie Bouchard, a former top-five WTA player, surprised her fans with her permanent switch to pickleball. However, the transition hasn’t been easy for the Canadian athlete, who recently discussed the challenges of playing the new sport. Bouchard echoed the sentiments of tennis great Steffi Graf, who also tried her hand at pickleball during Pickleball Slam 2.
Bouchard mentioned that after playing tennis for twenty years, it’s difficult for her to learn the specific shots required in pickleball. She also admitted that she still thinks about tennis when she steps onto the court. Bouchard struggles to create new neurological connections and adapt to the strategies needed in pickleball.
Her statements align with Graf’s previous comments about the challenge of adjusting to the different pace of pickleball. Graf, accustomed to constant movement on a tennis court, finds it difficult to remain stationary and wait for the right moment to attack in pickleball.
According to the Source firstsportz.com