Tennis player Eugenie Bouchard confirms she will represent Canada in Rio
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard has confirmed that she will represent Canada at the Rio Olympics, putting to rest any doubts about the participation of the country’s top-ranked women’s tennis player.
The Westmount, Que., native announced she is heading to Rio when talking to reporters in advance of the Rogers Cup.
“I put a lot of time into my decision. Finally, I said that I wanted to go but I will take all precautions necessary,” the 22-year-old said.
“I thought that I would maybe have two or three chances to participate at the Olympics during my career. I know that it would have been really difficult to stay at home and watch the Olympics on TV, to not be there and not play. I know that it’s better for me to play and I feel good with my decision.