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The Overhead Compartment with Genie Bouchard begins now….
Her journey — from competing in a historic Wimbledon closing to connecting with followers world wide — has taught Genie Bouchard to embrace each the depth of her skilled journey, and the peaceable calm that comes when she has time to relaxation. She loves the power of Australia, Brazil, and Italy, whereas she additionally treasures quiet moments on a seashore, ebook in hand, having fun with island time. On the Little Dix Bay Cup, she plans to channel that stability by specializing in creativity and enjoyable, hoping friends depart the court docket not solely with new expertise however with a deeper love for the sport. The Overhead Compartment was excited to tag together with Genie Bouchard for a day to study all about her sport, and her love of Pringles.
OC: You made historical past as the primary Canadian participant to succeed in a Grand Slam singles closing. Wanting again on that unbelievable Wimbledon run, what stands out most to you now?
GB: The actual fact I made it to the finals with out dropping a set. However then I obtained overwhelmed fairly handily in straight units within the finals so…
OC: You’ve performed everywhere in the world, what’s your favourite location!
GB: I like Australia! The nation is gorgeous and the individuals are actually massive sports activities followers.
OC: How do you unwind and recharge while you’re off the court docket?
GB: I sleep loads and attempt to not transfer bodily. Keep away from journey of any form, spend a day on the sofa… I’m at all times “go go go” so it’s essential to have that off change.
OC: You’ve at all times been admired in your depth and give attention to the court docket. How do you channel that very same power while you’re enjoying in a extra laid-back, exhibition-style occasion like this one?
GB: I attempt to focus extra on creativity of the factors. I believe it’s enjoyable for the group (and us gamers) when we’ve got attention-grabbing factors and take a look at photographs we might perhaps not do
in an actual match.
OC: The Little Dix Bay Cup offers friends the uncommon likelihood to truly share the court docket with you — what do you hope they take away from that have?
GB: I hope they love tennis much more after our occasion! My largest purpose is to encourage them to play extra, whether or not it’s as a result of they’d enjoyable with us or as a result of they discovered one thing new.
OC: Tennis is such a world sport — what have you ever discovered from continuously touring and competing throughout cultures and continents?
GB: I’ve discovered that the world is admittedly massive! And every cultures has its personal uniqueness and tendencies. It’s all about appreciating the variations.
OC: What recommendation would you give to aspiring younger tennis gamers which have goals of sometime enjoying on tour?
GB: Settle for how a lot it’s a must to sacrifice. If you’re making an attempt to attain greatness, then that comes at a price, and it’s simpler to deal with that price if you’re conscious and settle for. This implies much less social life, household, events and so forth. However the sacrifice will in the end be price it!
OC: Go to snack when on the highway?-
GB: I like chips. I sweat loads which suggests I lose numerous salt so I at all times discover myself desirous to eat salty snacks. Bitter cream & onion Pringles prime of my listing.
OC: Which nation has essentially the most passionate tennis followers?
GB: It’s a tie between Brazil and Italy for me. I distinctly bear in mind followers making an attempt to climb
fences to get photos / autographs with gamers in each of these international locations.
OC: As soon as the matches are executed and also you’re officially on island time — what’s your good day in paradise?
GB: Mendacity on a lounge chair on the seashore with a ebook, good firm, and a Coco Loco.
OC: Very first thing you do when arriving at a lodge in your room?
GB: Take the ornamental pillows off the mattress if there are any.
OC: Full the next sentence: I by no means depart residence with out:
GB: My lip balm! Can’t have dry flaky lips!
Genie Bouchard, please use care upon departure as objects might have shifted in The Overhead Compartment throughout our journey. Thanks for selecting us in your journey suggestions! Have a beautiful day!
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