Eugenie Bouchard Accepts Wild Card For ITF Event In Portugal

| by Zachary Wimer

Eugenie Bouchard is set to make a return to the courts, thanks to a wild card entry into the main draw of the ITF Oeiras Ladies Open.

The former World No. 5 will join forces with Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina, another wildcard recipient, to bring unmatched excitement and fanfare to this year's ITF event in Portugal.

Bouchard, currently sitting at No. 292 in the WTA Rankings, has faced numerous challenges in her career since her heyday in 2014. A series of injuries and a slump in form have hindered her progress, but the 29-year-old is now determined to climb back up the ranks and reestablish herself on the WTA Tour.

Thus far in 2023, Bouchard has participated in only three tournaments. Her best performance came at the 2023 Bogota Open in Colombia, where she reached the second round. Unfortunately, she was unable to make it past the qualifiers in both the ASB Classic and the Australian Open.

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Now, the Oeiras Ladies Open presents Bouchard with a golden opportunity to regain her footing and showcase her undeniable talent as she will face lower-ranked opponents. This will be her first time playing in Portugal since 2014, and fans are eagerly awaiting her return.

Upon announcing her participation in the tournament, Bouchard expressed her enthusiasm, stating:

"I'm so excited to finally come back to Portugal and play in the Oireas Ladies Open, it's been so long since I've been back and I can't wait to see you all there."

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