GENIE BOUCHARD revealed the BBC have been very relaxed about her Wimbledon debut.
The 2014 finalist, 32, will be a pundit for the host broadcaster this fortnight for the first time.
Genie Bouchard revealed her relaxed BBC debut plans Credit: SunSport
She spoke to SunSport at a Wimbledon event in New York Credit: Getty
She retired from tennis in 2025 and has impressed in her new TV role with the likes of the Tennis Channel, Sportsnet and, most recently, TNT Sports at the French Open.
And asked about , the Canadian cannot wait to get going.
She told SunSport at a event in New York: “I’m so excited to work for another network. To have another big network who wanted to work with me was just such an honour.
“I’m excited to meet the team and see how they work chat about for a while with them. I’m just so excited.
“They’ve actually been very casual.
“Even with the schedule and plans, I’m like, ‘Okay, when do I start?’ They’re like, ‘Oh, could you start Monday?’ And I was like, ‘Sure!’
“I think I’ll call a match a day and also probably do some videos and social stuff for them. So, very much looking forward to it.”
won Junior Wimbledon in 2012 before starring in seven ladies’ singles main draws.
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Bouchard worked with TNT Sports at the French Open this year Credit: Getty
Bouchard is relishing her new career after retiring in 2025 Credit: Getty
But it will be very different for her this year.
Bouchard added: “It’ll be my first time at Wimbledon actually not as a player, so it’ll be an interesting experience.
“To me, Wimbledon is the pinnacle of our sport. As a kid, it was the Slam I always dreamed of playing and winning.
“I got close, didn’t quite get there, but I got close.
“Playing on Centre Court for the first time was just such an insane life experience.
“I wish everyone could feel that feeling of what it’s like to walk through the building and on to Centre Court. It’s just like no other.”
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