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2014: WTA Title. Wimbledon Finalist. Ranked 5 in the World
2019: Ranked 330 in the World...
For such a promising young star, how did it all go so wrong for Genie Bouchard? While many theorize that a shift in focus towards her celebrity persona caused her downfall, the actual reasons for Genie’s demise are far more complex than many may have guessed.
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Your voice is ponderous and oppressive. Get a more suitable job 😩
Are you and her dating???
Stop deleting my comment
@Sleepy Joe stating facts instead of being a snowflake doesn't make me a "fedcel"
That ending was a better cliff hanger than the ending of avengers: infinity war.
If you want an example of a cliffhanger, I wouldn’t use the single most formulaic and predictable franchise in history.
That's not really a cliffhanger, that's more like a plot twist
@@MadCapMag 100% agreed
@@truthrodianow7328 but who is the man in the picture in the end?
@@zil1832 it’s him
Finally someone gives Sharapova credit for her professional balancing act and focus on tennis
Yes, Sharapova realized you need to keep winning to be relevant. Eugenie has been seduced by being famous. Maybe she could get a spot on "The Kardashians?" Oh, they've finished!!
Sharapova also used drugs to stay competitive
Um. She was also a convicted drug cheat.
@@Kraftymark she used a drug that recently got on the ban list before she tested, she didn’t know it was banned until they banned her.
@@mikthe2004 I would say Screamapova Dopapova realized she needed to be The Meldonium Queen in order to keep winning to be relevant
Dude this is the best ending to a video I've ever seen 😂
And your videos have the best intros I’ve ever seen
🤗🤗🤗
@@CULTTENNIS mysterious uuuuu
@@CULTTENNIS Can you tell us what that was about
"Let's just say I'm f#cking Eugenie"
Ok that was the coolest ending to a video I’ve ever seen
Ikr
Whaatttt!!!!! 🤯
Damn bro !! Wasn't expecting that lol
A wishful thinking~
Why though? Because he appeared in a photo with her once? I don't get why everyone is saying that's so cool. I swear I"m not trying to be a dick but ppl are acting like this is the ending to scarface or something, but it's just "oh catch this, I've met her." Like, what is honestly the big deal?
Me: Ok time to go to sleep. Let me just refresh KZhead one more time Cult Tennis: Allow me to introduce my self
Exactly xD and now I'm addicted to the game he recommend it
@@abrahamj15 hey fellow abraham
@@abelau854 hey bro, my spelling is just a little bit different with an N because is the Spanish bible version
The biggest problem is Genie's game, she's a hit and miss player, she's either on fire or she's missing everything, she doesn't have a plan B. the best tennis players are able to win when their game is not good, when they are having a bad day.
Yes, she's a one-dimensional player. She goes for winners all the time, and if they aren't going in, she doesn't adjust her aim to play a little safer. In essence, she beats herself, with too many unforced errors, and her opponents soon figured out how to exploit that.
That's not enough to explain a longterm trend, though, since she's always been like that, which begs the question why that same approach kept working early on but kept failing later. Did people figure out her game? Or did it change after all, voluntarily or not? The video suggests it deserted her due to injury, distraction and that confidence-sapping Wimbledon final loss.
...similar to Aryna Sabalenka.
I agree. I remember a match she played against Aga Radwanska (in Connecticut I believe), where Aga was winning comfortably and appeared to be cruising to victory until it got to match point, when Genie suddenly woke up and started playing as though every point mattered. Aga still won but she had to fight hard at the end to do it.
I would agree. She had talent but not the head for the game. When she was on (not often), everything seemed to work. When a change of strategy was required, she was lost and unwilling. However, that 6-8 months of fame made her an attraction. I'm guessing that she is not suffering financially. Tennis has served its purpose for her and I don't think we will see her on the courts again. Too bad! She is a treat for the eyes. Her tennis is not.
A major cause of the downfall is it didn't take too long for the tour to figure out her game and make adjustments. Once that happened, she never added anything to her style and stubbornly refused to change anything or alter anything to counter the opponents. When numerous coaches tried to get her to become more intelligent out there, she either "parted ways" with them or they got disgusted with her lack of flexibility and her know-it-all attitude. The truth is her game became ineffective quickly and once she started losing (the video is correct, it began way before the fall,) she lost the motivation to change and lacked the maturity of an adult to change her attitude. This all coincided with her emerging internet celebrity status which is much easier to manage than being a dedicated professional athlete. Genie is ranked #120 today on the computer and can't get into any event without qualifying or getting a wild card. Her credibility as an athlete has not been there for years. Those who say she'll make a resurgence as a serious tennis player are living a pipe-dream.
Plus once she had some success she fired her coach and her game went down hill right away
Finally, a complete video explaining why Bouchard failed in tennis. A lot of people were able to identify there was something really wrong with her tennis game ...because she was clearly very much into herself ....looking for her own publicity .....a very clear element of NARCISSISM that dominated over her tennis game. The public videos of her is evidence of this. For Bouchard ....she's all about her own appearance. She just happens to be able to play tennis ....but the looks are far more important to her. Recent publicity, Sept 2022 proves this out. She's done very little on the tennis courts for many years ...but she is announcing that she is the most beautiful tennis player. "Genie Bouchard, the most beautiful Canadian tennis player ever" Vanity is one of the ugliest traits a person can have. .
I doubt she cares about tennis, it's just how people know her so she continues to play for funzies
you are out to lunch! she failed because she lacked dedication and cared more about the attention she gets for her looks! nothing to do with her game, or injuries, or any other excuses!
@@DrunkenGuitarGuy So you're agreeing with me that she didn't care enough about her game to improve, and her popularity and looks on IG was just as important to her. Great!
People that don’t watch the whole video are missing out on a crazy plot twist
How about this for a plot twist: I played on a high school tennis team with him. He made the team when he was in 7th grade and he was always our best player. Now he works for Cliff Drysdale.
@@ErikCB912 Is that a plot twist? That would seem like a reasonable path for someone who did great in tennis.
so who is that guy actually?
@@kennethliyanto9833 the guy at end was the creator of this video?
@@zil1832 yea i think so. was wondering if anyone knows his name lol
Ya know, I really get annoyed when ppl diss on Kournikova for her good looks and (comparative) lack of success on the singles circuit. Look at her doubles career, she legit was a really good player.
Thank you . She lacked the power for the singles . Fine player , had the type of doubles results that any player would love . Matter of fact her partner martina hingis switched from singles to doubles as well due to the power game . Anna gets a bad wrap because she really was a legit model as well . Stunning looks
And she was stunningly beautiful too. Much more beautiful than Ms. Sharapova or Bouchard in my opinion.
When Genie was in interviews during that Grand Slam run and she would say ‘I work hard so I expect to win’, I knew the success had gone to her head. Great video!!
That just sounds like the self-confidence athletes need to me, not arrogance
@@michaelh9649 Agreed. If you can’t envision yourself winning, how are you supposed to pull it off?
i remember that comment. You can believe in yourself without needing to mouth off...eg Federer
Finally, a complete video explaining why Bouchard failed in tennis. A lot of people were able to identify there was something really wrong with her tennis game ...because she was clearly very much into herself ....looking for her own publicity .....a very clear element of NARCISSISM that dominated over her tennis game. The public videos of her is evidence of this. For Bouchard ....she's all about her own appearance. She just happens to be able to play tennis ....but the looks are far more important to her. Recent publicity, Sept 2022 proves this out. She's done very little on the tennis courts for many years ...but she is announcing that she is the most beautiful tennis player. "Genie Bouchard, the most beautiful Canadian tennis player ever" Vanity is one of the ugliest traits a person can have. .
Muhammad Ali said the same kind of stuff, that doesn't make or break an athlete.
Me throughout video: o k Me 10 seconds towards the end: W T F
I was watching this while hanging up the laundry and had to do a double take. Like wait whaaat?! XD
‘Real connection” = he smash, in more ways than one
@@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour yeah it was a great cliffhanger
You were too kind in this video. She had ONE good season and got caught up in her own hype. She was disrespectful to other players. Her game wasn't that great. And she's still losing in 1st rounds at 250 tournaments.
Exactly
Spot on. I am confident she will not trouble the top 10 ever again. They have moved on, she won't catch up.
@@XPLAlN Some players all they need is one good season. Look at Andrescu. One year before winning her first grand slam she was in the 200# ranking. Within a year she won several big tournaments and then beating Serena in US Open Final. Having said that, maybe Andrescu is the next Bouchard. Now she trailing due to injury as well. Bottom line, there is a way (although very difficult and challenging) of coming back. UPDATE (Sep): So Emma Raducanu won the US Open. In June 2021 she was 358 ranked. Now in September, and by winning the Grand Slam as Qualifier, she is ranked 24. That is a lot of climbing up in just one season.
the only people hyping her up want to sleep with her. clear thinkers know she's finished.
@@troycambo Yeah, i have to agree. She was also hyped up in canada, because there's so few world class canadians. I hope the best for her but i have no faith in her skill
11:16 The greatest cliff hanger of all time
Are they... lovers?
WHAT DOES IT MEEEEEEAAAANNNNN
@@cold_servo_pie i bet they pulled out the australian formation ;)
Nah Alex Hannold is a better cliff hanger
@@lukefoster6285 I see what you did there!
Damn, that ending caught me off guard
But what does it mean bro?
@@fernandof1293 do they know each other or did he just happen to be in a picture close to her one time lol 🤣
She slipped got concussion,isn't that an excuse, lawsuit against earnings liable for damages, her career ruined, accident affected her ability, focus was away from sport, her mindset doesn't help , her attitude not conducive to the tour🎾
Relies on her beauty, due to her injury, her style of play is a risk, if you play smart, you affect her confidence, a vicious cycle, her issues affects any future slams🎾
Wtf? He was in a photo with her….so what?
As a Canadian who follows tennis closely, I am glad you mentioned the 2014 Wimbledon Final. At the start of that year, she was around 29th in the world, and buoyed by Genie's Army she had great confidence. But also had glaring weaknesses in her game notably her second serve and, as was mentioned, a single dimensionality to her game. Other top players had more tools and greater skills but commentators like Chris Everett felt she had great mental toughness which made up for her lackings. That final expose all her glaring weaknesses. I remember telling a friend my assessment of her was like this: Pretend there was a book called "How to Beat Genie Bouchard." At the start of the year, it was the size of a pamphlet--after Wimbledon, it was the size of Mitt Romney Binders. Every professional tennis player in the world watches that final. She was then required to overhaul her game. As for the mental toughness, it was easy to say when things we going so well. But mental toughness needs to kick in when things are going badly. Things were actually starting to go better for Genie a bit (I think she should be where this all started in the top 32 in the world) and then the stupid injury happened. Still, I wish her well.
To be fair though, that wasn't just Genie's fault - Petra was totally in the zone during that match. She would have beaten almost anybody with the possible exception of Serena.
That is the problem , she is Canadian and also from Quebec..... Anyone who live in Quebec know how toxic the media are toward local athlete. It's alway come to " we are gonna praise you because you are from here... no other reason " .. she was never like the best player but because she was from Quebec the media went nut to market her. (She has a pretty face that alll) Also to be honest there is a lot of hater .... she's probably make more money not playing tenis that training 6 days of week for for maybe winning some money.
She was just unable to keep up with the consistency that the game required. There must've been distractions outside of tennis which led to lack of motivation.
Finally, a complete video explaining why Bouchard failed in tennis. A lot of people were able to identify there was something really wrong with her tennis game ...because she was clearly very much into herself ....looking for her own publicity .....a very clear element of NARCISSISM that dominated over her tennis game. The public videos of her is evidence of this. For Bouchard ....she's all about her own appearance. She just happens to be able to play tennis ....but the looks are far more important to her. Recent publicity, Sept 2022 proves this out. She's done very little on the tennis courts for many years ...but she is announcing that she is the most beautiful tennis player. "Genie Bouchard, the most beautiful Canadian tennis player ever" Vanity is one of the ugliest traits a person can have. .
i’m a simple man. when cult tennis uploads, i click. thank you for being amazing with your content, man!
I left a group facetime call since I wanted to pay attention to this video
I binged literally all of your videos yesterday. Now I get to watch a new one.
Wimbledon was the game changer. Other players and their coaches had figured out how to beat her. She had changed her game a little by New York but that was a devestating set back. Today, when push comes to shove, she goes back to her original style. Her confidence is also very fragile and confidence is a major factor in tennis. As a Canadian, I have been and still am fan of 'genie. She comes across as a very nice and normal person and I wish her the very best in life. Bb.
I think it's pretty dope that you can show the ups and downs of people in tennis and be respected for even showing some of the not so pretty sides but be respected by the subject like Donald and Genie
I'm not even into tennis hard core like that, but what got me to subscribe is the editing! Holy cow. I can imagine how long it takes to do these videos and the detail put into it. As a creator myself, my hat's off to you.
I dont watch or play tennis but did you really miss the opportunity to call this video "How Genie bouchared her career"?
😂😂😂
She had a meteoric run as an unknown playing an aggressive game and picking up the ball early, which is rare in the WTA and caught opponents off guard. She didn't really dominate. A slight drop in performance (and yes some bagel flameouts) + players getting used to her game had more to do with her struggles
Bouchard isn’t even really like kournikova as kourikova was still a consistent top 20 player who had plenty of success in doubles, reaching number 1
Doubles is boring
Great point Joseph. Kournikova was more successful than Genie or Sharapova will ever be.
@@freeguy3751 I think sharapova is by far the best of the 3. 5 slams and number 1…
@@freeguy3751 I don't even like Maria but she is a lot better than Kournikova
"Beloved'? Didn't everyone hate her? She was so obnoxious. Plus, over a year later from when this video was posted she is not even in the Top 100 and is continuing to go down in the rankings. She's done.
You can stick a fork in here because as you say, she’s done.
Kournikova was a top ranked doubles player and won a ton of doubles titles, including a couple grand slams. Her singles career never amounted to much but the two aren’t really the same
Kournikova won two GS doubles titles at the AO with Hingis. Hingis, on the other hand, won 20 doubles and mixed doubles GS titles. Save to say Hingis gave Kournikova two GS double titles...lol
The key to the whole downfall I think is her high-pressure upbringing, her parents divorce, being separated at an early age from her family, called The Chosen One so early. Sounds like an insane situation she grew up in and had no childhood. All tennis all the time. I'm sure the outside attention was what she always wanted; a chance to let her hair down and have fun for once, have a life outside of tennis. Can't really blame her from what sounds like an unhealthy grooming to be a tennis player from the age of 3! I kinda see her like Anna Kournikova. I remember seeing Kournikova's mom always at her matches and seeing the pressure to play tennis she had so early on. The outside stuff and attention she got seemed a welcome relief from all that pressure. I'm sure Kournikova is happy with how her life turned out. Genie will be good no matter what happens I think. She's already a success by getting out of a pressure packed tennis tennis tennis life and finding other ways to make income.
Get this man to 100k already, the quality of the videos are amazing!
So excited, just finished my day at a tournament just get to watch this banger video
Every one who knows a little bit about tennis has seen Genie's game pretty well: she has no plan B, only knows to hit hard and when she lacks confidence she crumbles. I have long given up on her come back and was not surprised about what I saw at the last Guadalajara Open when she yet again collapsed in the 2nd set of a WTA final. She will always be the pretty girl who coulda, shoulda woulda.. PS: Kournikova at least had an extremely successful doubles career with non other than Hingis.
I really hope this doesn't happen to Emma Raducanu.
She doesn’t have the looks or following. No problem for her to stay focused.
I hope so too. But at least Emma has won a major even if she doesn't win anything else.
@@teeduck Emma as twice the amount of sponsors already and a big following different is Emma style of play is better and she a lot smarter tennis player
@@trishennaidoo1309 Not true. Except she’s better at tennis . Bouchard never won anything. Except modeling gigs.
I think the British press have put her on a pedestal...but..when she trengresses (well in their eyes)...they destroy her...shes possibly not as good as she's been made out to be..
I found this channel today and I literally binged all the vids. Great channel man👍
Best Cliff Hanger I have seen on a KZhead video, I have learned so much with your videos, love your content
Sharapova could have easily gone the Kournikova way. But her eyes were always on the prize. That's the role model every good looking female athlete should look upto. 👌
Is it weird that I’ve never played tennis before but I’m addicted to these videos
Another banger!! I truly enjoy your videos, Cult Tennis. Keep them coming!
The problem was she seems more comfortable doing ads and celeb lifestyle than playing tennis
Actually, that is not a problem...it is a choice.
Wouldn't you be as well? Instead of having to wake up, sweat and toil to improve, all she has to do now is just take her clothes off and smile. No brainer unless you really have a champions drive.
That ending really caught me off guard. Best tennis channel on all of youtube. Great work as always!
Yes, I'm early to a Cult Tennis upload. Awesome video as always.
Bouchard and Cult Tennis? I 100% ship.
Another excellent video. I like the way you framed the story, it was very interesting.
Loving the channel, can I suggest a 2 part series on Borg on top of the world, and what happened after his lose in the US open. Another idea is doing a video on the year 1988, and how Steffi Graff had the greatest year's of any tennis player.... 4 grand slams and a Gold medal... no other player in history has done this. Keep up the great work.
Anna Kournikova is a former #1 in Doubles w 2 GS titles, she was battling herniated discs, stress fractured toes, etc. + her controlling mother. She is far from a “burnout has been”
and she got enrique. she is a winner
Man sincerely, keep it up! watched all your videos. Loved them!
Favourite videos on KZhead, hands down! Keep up the good work
Just found your channel, SO EXCITED!!! LOVE this video & your content! You totally could make a series "Career ruined by fame"! You should include Anna Kournikova:)
That ending. Mind if you elaborate? 👀
The up down up down doubles
Your videos are soooo good, keep doing what you do and your success will keep going
Like you said in the beginning, its incredibly hard to be a professional athlete even more so for the individial sport athletes like tennis, golf, running, swimming...... Its all on you. Back spasm, pulled muscle, roll an ankle, you're out and the cash stops flowing( except endorsements ). Based on your video, she had single focus for the 1st 20yrs of her life and who can blame someone for wanting to do something different. If healthy, she will make it back if she wants to, she already did, she knows what it takes. The Jennifer Capriati story is the best comeback story ever in all of sports. If you haven't seen it, its a must watch.
Sad to see what happened with her career as a player, I was rooting for her around those years with her high energy and enthusiasm while playing, which gave joy, ultimately outside pressures were too strong. I hope she makes some strides and returns to her peak, don’t think so but let’s hope
Sharapova is the only player maintained her fashionista and Grandslam achievement the same way, she's the real ICON
and a drug cheat
@@Neags say until u 😭
And ................. 2ed Best Grunter.
She was also a drug cheat.
@@Kraftymark no, the politics played her life.
Apart from the obvious (injuries etc), the answer to 'what happened to X' is always distraction. Rickie Fowler in golf, Brain Shaw in strongman, Genie... we mortals wonder why someone dropped out of the rankings when the miracle was that they got there in the first place. As Mike Tyson said, you have to sacrifice happiness to be the best in the world at anything. The sacrifice is immense, and a side-career as a model or media personality (so called "influencer") is tempting.
How this channel has just 56k subscribers is beyond me.. You deserve a million subs!
I was one of those Genie haters too. Then at one of the big tournaments I saw Genie turn around from a crowd, without any camera's around to sign and talk to a kid with Downs Syndrome, that was a very classy gesture. I think she can win many hearts when she realizes some things are bigger than the game.
Wow that ending had me shook. Amazing video as always. Building off that ending though I would love to see a video detailing your tennis journey and how you got so invested in the sport. Could be a fun watch. As always keep up the amazing work.
Way to go OP. Your content is freaking dope!
That ending, man, that is sweet. I hope for great things ahead between you and Genie :)
Im excited to see where that ending goes.....
I still remember Sharapova appearing on Letterman, and then losing the next match at the US Open. Success at a young age has many pitfalls, and it's easy to see how these players can lose focus. It takes a professional team to keep them focused on their sport of choice. At this level, there's a very small window to succeed, and if you miss it, then it's gone forever. I still remember her run at Wimbledon, and telling my friends how good she was - it was the first time I had seen her play. Given the current talent in the WTA, I don't see her making an impact on the game. As a fan, I wish I could be more optimistic, but hope has now given way to reality.
absolutely like rafa
Fantastic analysis - also your production quality is mint!
I was literally waiting for someone to make a vid about this!!
Yooo my man Cult Tennis has more game than just for tennis 👀
Not really tbh
Strong analysis. The Kivitova beat-down was humiliating and the spotlight was blinding at that time. Sport can be cruel and it would be hard to resist the world of celebrity, notoriety, and easy money outside of tennis after that set- back.
Love this video! Very interesting with actual fact and fun at the same time
Second cult tennis video I’ve watched. Excellent presentation, No faffing about & straight to the point.👍
The ending was amazing! It was such a cliffhanger and a surpirse. I need to know more details
Why is it a cliffhanger to reveal that you appeared in a photo with someone. I'm from Pittsburgh and I once appeared in a photo with Hines Ward. Is that a cliffhanger?
@Hil Flo I'm sorry. I realize your point. But it sparked me to want to know more like a hook
@@AbleAnderson You're not funny bro
@@GokuNaru007 Not trying to be funny in the slightest: genuinely asking why it's a cliffhanger. You're not funny either btw; doesn't matter if you were trying to be funny or not, I guess we just have to point that out either way now according to you
Ur the best tennis story channel out there. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!!
@@CULTTENNIS he right though. Your research, knowledge of tennis, editing, and overall passion really make this the best tennis channel. It is approachable yet very knowledgeable.
The end is just a small but important part that caught my hand to click the Subscribe button. Well done.
Your videos are amazing, I wish they were longer
I was at the mixed doubles match at the US Open that she played before she slipped. Never imagined what was to come.
After watching this I just felt really f**king sad for her. It ain't about fame, injury or playing style. People with traumatic childhoods frequently fill the holes it leaves with whatever they can get to numb the pain.
Love your videos. Very well produced
That was a pretty good analysis of issues she faces. Personally, I believe it's mostly her game style which is very difficult to maintain long term.
It sucks, this also happens to young celebrities like Britney Spears. (Have not finished yet though)
Music careers can last for a while if the talent is genuine (like Janet Jackson) but youthful looks unfortunately short women's careers often a lot if that's what people were invested in
I'm not sure it sucks for Bouchard. She's made a lot of money from modeling. Billie Jean King once said about Anna Kournikova, "She has to decide. How great of a tennis player does she want to be, or how much money does she want to make?"
"Most famous athlete in the world"? Lmfao that's a good one lol
That ending though.......... Great video as always!! Thanks for sharing!
His analysis of Genies game is spot on .Big hitters can often rely so much on power they neglect to master the subtlties of the game .I hope Iga is not another one in that mould .Having said all yhat I am willing Genie on .I followed her as she progressed in a tournament in Mexico I think it was earlier this year .She went all the way to the final .I sincerely hope she can build on that as her many fans have never forgotten her
She has reached 2 WTA finals in the past 12 months, she definitely has what it takes to get back in the Top 100
Never going to happen…
You've earned a sub for that ending...
your video editing skills are incredible. I can only imagine how long it takes to make a video like this!
Cult tennis is awesome! Keep doing what you're doing sir, your uploads are appreciated!
More coming!!
Please don't equate/compare Bouchard to Anna Kournikova. Kournikova's career was derailed by injuries and she had to retire in her early 20s. Many players dont even reach their tennis prime until after that so who knows what would've have happened if Kournikova was able to continue playing. Also, Kournikova had much success in doubles and was even ranked number 1 which makes the comparison all the more unfair.
Love ur content.. Can u make a video on Why next gen players may never reach the level of the big 3?
I love your Channel, man! 🔥🔥🔥 Great content 👍
Your videos are incredibly well edited.
"Maria, I'm sorry" might be a start to turn things positive
I've never even played tennis or watched a pro match but I'm subbed and watch all these vids.
Amazing video and a hell of a plot twist at the end. Would you mind talking about the fantastic breakout year for Aslan Karatsev? It could be great material for a future video...
Mortgaged by her dad, moved to a different country, separated from her TWIN SISTER...all before her teen years...that's a lot for anyone deal with. Social media and the concussion were probably just the cherry on top.
I'm still holding out for Donald Young's resurgence.
He never was able to translate success on the Junior circuit to the pro circuit to begin with unfortunately. There hasn't really been any top level men's players since the 90s from America apart from Roddick. Would love to see that change. I feel like the era of Courier, Chang, Sampras, and Agassi was the last era that American Men were great.
@@Mzee1084 well we have tiafoe, who is looking good. Korda also is good too
@@eghosaswordontennis7521 Tiafoe is solid, but he has been a step or 2 below some of the other top players at his age. Korda, I haven't see much of yet, though he has been getting some good results this season. Hopefully, he can break out!
@@Mzee1084 yeah
son of a biscuit !!
11:16 one of those cliffhangers where i'm actually not disappointed at.
thank you. hope Bouchard saw the last part of your video and all the best to her.
From the very beginning when she was experiencing success she had a real attitude problem. Her ego was bigger than her game. I remember her making multiple comments that were condescending to the other players, or how great she thought she was. I personally celebrated her downfall. Let her story be a cautionary tale about letting one's ego get in the way of real success. Maybe now she's older and wiser, and let's hope humbler as she attempts for a comeback....
The Ending blew my mind. Now that's what I call a cliff hanger!
Definitely wasn't the most recognisable tennis player, nor was she the most popular athlete in the world at any point. That kind of aggrandisement sort of ruins some of the other factual realities of the video and is unnecessary.
Totally agree. When he said that at one point, she was the most popular athlete in the world, he almost lost me. To make that claim -- regardless of your involvement with her -- is just asinine.
@@murph165 for a year here in Canada she was all anyone was talking about.
@@jakobfinney That's a far cry from being the most popular athlete in the world.
@@murph165 True, then again it always makes me laugh to hear an American talk about being the best in the world in any sport.. since they make up their own sports to be able to dominate in them.
@@erikstigter7897 The discussion was about whether Bouchard was the most popular athlete in the world -- as this clip claimed. You went off the rails, kid.
Awesome Outro/Climax.. I hope she shall fulfil her potential in this comeback trail.
Great video and great channel. Well done again.
Wait this was only just uploaded? I didn't even notice, and I'm 3 minutes in lol
I really want to know what happened to ostapenko after she won the French open,can you make a video about that as well?
Bro, your videos are so good