Genie Bouchard may have hung up her racket, but she's still serving up serious heat. The former tennis star turned commentator is enjoying a European summer, and her latest social media post has fans absolutely losing it.
The Canadian, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 5 and famously made the Wimbledon final in 2014, retired earlier this year at the National Bank Open in Montreal. Since then, she's been soaking up life after tennis—and right now, that means soaking up the sun in Lake Como, Italy.
Bouchard recently shared a stunning swimsuit photo from her Italian getaway, and the internet wasted no time reacting. Comments poured in, with one fan calling her a “glowing beauty” and another saying she might be “the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.” It's clear that even in retirement, Bouchard knows how to keep the spotlight firmly on her.
After wrapping up her duties as a commentator at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, Bouchard decided to extend her European adventure. The former pro has always had a flair for the dramatic, and this latest post is no exception. It's not the first time she's turned heads with a swimsuit snap—she made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in 2017, posing on the beaches of Turks and Caicos, and returned the following year for a shoot in Aruba.
“I definitely feel much more comfortable this time around and I feel like I can just be myself,” Bouchard said back in 2018 about her SI Swimsuit experience. “I’m just trying to have fun and trying to work hard because it is very hard work.”
Given her recent social media activity, it seems Bouchard hasn't ruled out a return to the iconic magazine. For now, though, she's content to enjoy the Italian sun and keep her fans entertained. The tennis world may have lost a fierce competitor, but the fashion and lifestyle world has gained a bona fide star.
Bouchard isn't the only athlete making waves in swimwear lately. Paige Spiranac sent fans into a frenzy with a sizzling red golf dress photo, and Marta Kostyuk turned heads in a tiny black swimsuit after her Wimbledon run. But Bouchard's latest post proves she's still a force to be reckoned with, even off the court.
As for what's next, Bouchard seems to be taking life one stunning photo at a time. If her European summer is any indication, fans can expect plenty more glamorous moments from the former tennis star. After all, retirement looks good on her.
