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Eugenie Bouchard has been given a warm reception by the hotel she is currently staying at ahead of her 2023 Madrid Open campaign.
Currently on a comeback trail after nursing a shoulder injury for 17 months that even required surgery, Bouchard returned to the court last August at the WTA 125 tournament in Vancouver. However, the Canadian has participated in just four tournaments this year.
Bouchard was eliminated in the qualifiers of both the ASB Classic and the Australian Open. She then made it to the Round of 16 at the ITF Oeiras Ladies Open in Portugal and the Round of 32 at the WTA 250 Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, Colombia.
Bouchard is set to participate in the 2023 Madrid Open next, which is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, April 25. Upon her arrival in Madrid, the 29-year-old was pleased by the welcome she received from the hotel where she is staying.
The hotel staff went above and beyond to show their support for Bouchard, writing encouraging messages on the bathroom mirror. Touched by the gesture, the Canadian took to social media to share an image of the mirror and express her gratitude.
"What a cute welcome!" Bouchard cationed her Instagram story.
Eugenie Bouchard hints at playing Billie Jean King Cup 2023 finals
Last week Eugenie Bouchard extended her congratulations to Team Canada for their impressive victory over Belgium in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.
Canada advanced to the finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Belgium at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez was instrumental in the team's victory.
Bouchard turned to social media to express her gratitude to the team for their hard work and dedication. She also hinted at the prospect of competing in the finals, which are scheduled to take place later this year.
"Congrats girlies!!!! Thanks for doing all the hard work, see ya in the finals," Bouchard wrote.
Fernandez started strong for her country with a commanding 6-0, 6-3 win over Yanina Wickmayer. However, Ysaline Bonaventure fought back, defeating Rebecca Marino 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to even the score.
Fernandez once again rose to the occasion, delivering a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Bonaventure to put Canada back in the lead. Greet Minnen's 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Katherine Sebov then leveled the score 2-2.
In a high-stakes doubles match, Gabriela Dabrowski and Fernandez joined forces to defeat Kirsten Flipkens and Minnen 6-1, 6-2 and secure Canada's place in the finals.
