Wayne Gretzky’s Appearance With His Daughter Made Former Wimbledon Finalist ‘Nervous’ at 2016 Indian Wells

At the 2016 BNP Paribas Open, also known as the Indian Wells Masters, Canadian rising star Eugenie Bouchard was playing her sets against American tennis player Sloane Stephens. Bouchard won the match after a tough fight in both rounds that ended with the score 7-5, 7-5. Several sporting celebs were present there during their match at Indian Wells, California. However, one such celeb who was present during Bouchard’s match, was the greatest ever Canadian sportsperson and Bouchard was over the moon on meeting him after her match.

Eugenie Bouchard won her match in straight sets 7-5, 7-5. She spotted the greatest ever NHL player in the audience with his daughter. She couldn’t wait to meet him after the match, and when she did, she couldn’t control her excitement.

Eugenie Bouchard was ecstatic to meet Canadian legend, Wayne Gretzky

The Indian Wells Masters was underway and had reached the Round of 64 stages. Bouchard was playing against Stephens, and Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky graced the occasion with his daughter Emma Marie. Most people claim Gretzky as the greatest Canadian sportsperson of all time. Bouchard being a Canadian herself is a huge fan of him.

As per an article by Tennis Now, Bouchard said after her match, “Yeah, it was such an honor to have him watch. I know he came to the US Open last year, as well. As soon as I saw him in the box I got nervous. I know his daughter is an aspiring tennis champion. It’s cool that they are really into it and supportive”.

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Bouchard however, lost to T Bacsinszky after proceeding to the next round (Round of 32) by 2-6, 7-5, 2-6 and crashed out of the competition. But she will remember the day she defeated Stephens more fondly for more than one reason. The competition (women’s singles) was finally won by Victoria Azarenka of Belarus who beat Serena Williams in the finals by 6-4, 6-4.

Besides Gretzky, Mike Tyson and his daughter Milan were also present

Also present in the game was Mike Tyson with his daughter Milan Tyson, who incidentally also aspires to be a tennis star. She idolizes Serena Williams and closely follows her games.

Emma Marie, who is currently 19 years old, was just a 13-year-old teenager then, tagging along with her dad to watch a tennis match. She started playing tennis at age twelve-and-half and aspires to be a professional someday. Gretzky being a true gentleman of a father understands his daughter’s passion for tennis and takes her to watch games whenever possible.

What did you think are the chances of Emma Marie and Milan Tyson making it as professional tennis players and earning big names for themselves? Let us know.

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