Eugenie Bouchard Upsets No.8 Seed, Reaches QFs of WTA Abierto Zapopan 2021

Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard is finally coming around with some of her best tennis. In the second round of WTA Abierto de Guadalajara, she upset No. 8 seed Kaja Juvan 6-4, 6-3.

After her second unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the Australian Open 2021, the 27-year-old had raised serious concerns for the season. However, the determination to improve has got her through the slump.

Also, taking out a seed will lead to a substantial boost in her confidence. Above all, this result was a consequence of her training and consistently preparing.

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Bouchard stands, and Juvan walks out of Abierto Zapopan 2021

Eugenie Bouchard had once been a massive threat for all the players on the women’s tour. Despite having only one WTA title, fans follow and love the former World No. 5 even today.

The 20-year-old Slovenian professional, Kaja Juvan, gifted Bouchard points with seven double faults. She even failed to control her nerves against the Canadian. As a result, the current World No. 91 saw a hard defeat against Bouchard and slipped away 250 points.

Unlike her opponent, the 2014 Wimbledon finalist kept her wits about her until the last game of the opening round. Moreover, her clean striking of the ball was a treat to watch.

To seal the match, Bouchard received help from the net, but she immediately apologised before celebrating. She deservedly wore a match-winning smile afterwards.

The Canadian professional has entered her first WTA 250 quarterfinals in 2021. Since the defending champion, Veronika Kudermetova, is playing in Dubai, a new winner will emerge in Mexico.

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What are the odds of Eugenie Bouchard winning the title?

The Canadian star will face either Tamara Zidansek or Caty McNally to reach the semi-finals. With only two out of the top eight seeds left in the tournament, the chance of winning the title seems bright for Bouchard.

In case she manages to get past the last-eight round, Bouchard might face one of the seeds in the semi-final. The WTA Abierto de Guadalajara could very well be her second WTA title. Her first title came in 2014 at the Nurnberger Versicherungscup after defeating Karolina Pliskova in the final.

Can Bouchard bring home the trophy from here on?

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