In front of a supportive home crowd in Montreal, Eugenie Bouchard gave everything she had in the final match of her professional tennis career. The former Wimbledon finalist pushed Belinda Bencic to three sets in an emotional farewell, walking off the court with pride and gratitude. We’ve gathered a powerful gallery of images by Jimmie48 that capture the raw moments of her goodbye.
The 31-year-old stepped onto the court at the Omnium Banque Nationale as a wildcard, unranked and facing the No.