Genie Bouchard | How Stardom Ruined Her Career 

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Dude this is the best ending to a video I've ever seen 😂

Finally someone gives Sharapova credit for her professional balancing act and focus on tennis

That ending was a better cliff hanger than the ending of avengers: infinity war.

Ok that was the coolest ending to a video I’ve ever seen

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.

Me: Ok time to go to sleep. Let me just refresh RU-vid one more time Cult Tennis: Allow me to introduce my self

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.

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!!

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.

11:16 The greatest cliff hanger of all time

Me throughout video: o k Me 10 seconds towards the end: W T F

People that don’t watch the whole video are missing out on a crazy plot twist

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.

Damn, that ending caught me off guard

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.

i’m a simple man. when cult tennis uploads, i click. thank you for being amazing with your content, man!

I dont watch or play tennis but did you really miss the opportunity to call this video "How Genie bouchared her career"?

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

"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.

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

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 and Cult Tennis? I 100% ship.

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. 👌

I binged literally all of your videos yesterday. Now I get to watch a new one.

I really hope this doesn't happen to Emma Raducanu.

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

Is it weird that I’ve never played tennis before but I’m addicted to these videos

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”

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.

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.

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.

The problem was she seems more comfortable doing ads and celeb lifestyle than playing tennis

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.

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.

Sharapova is the only player maintained her fashionista and Grandslam achievement the same way, she's the real ICON

"Maria, I'm sorry" might be a start to turn things positive

It sucks, this also happens to young celebrities like Britney Spears. (Have not finished yet though)

"Most famous athlete in the world"? Lmfao that's a good one lol

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.

That ending. Mind if you elaborate? 👀

Im excited to see where that ending goes.....

So excited, just finished my day at a tournament just get to watch this banger video

She has reached 2 WTA finals in the past 12 months, she definitely has what it takes to get back in the Top 100

Yooo my man Cult Tennis has more game than just for tennis 👀

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.

I found this channel today and I literally binged all the vids. Great channel man👍

Yes, I'm early to a Cult Tennis upload. Awesome video as always.

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

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 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.

11:16 one of those cliffhangers where i'm actually not disappointed at.

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.

Best Cliff Hanger I have seen on a RU-vid video, I have learned so much with your videos, love your content

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.

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.

Your videos are soooo good, keep doing what you do and your success will keep going

Another banger!! I truly enjoy your videos, Cult Tennis. Keep them coming!

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:)

I'm still holding out for Donald Young's resurgence.

You've earned a sub for that ending...

Man sincerely, keep it up! watched all your videos. Loved them!

Way to go OP. Your content is freaking dope!

Get this man to 100k already, the quality of the videos are amazing!

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.

Favourite videos on RU-vid, hands down! Keep up the good work

Fantastic analysis - also your production quality is mint!

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.

I was at the mixed doubles match at the US Open that she played before she slipped. Never imagined what was to come.

Another excellent video. I like the way you framed the story, it was very interesting.

I was literally waiting for someone to make a vid about this!!

Another great video :)

The Ending blew my mind. Now that's what I call a cliff hanger!

Your videos are amazing, I wish they were longer

Love your videos. Very well produced

“Real connection” Now that’s something worth looking into

That ending really caught me off guard. Best tennis channel on all of youtube. Great work as always!

I love your Channel, man! 🔥🔥🔥 Great content 👍

Emma Raducanu needs to avoid this. If she doesn't focus on tennis she'll make millions this year then be forgotten in favor of whoever wins the Grand Slams next year. Hope she puts her stardom to one side and focuses on her game.

The same thing happens in other sports. When you have an exposable weakness, everyone soon learns how to expose it.

The ending was amazing! It was such a cliffhanger and a surpirse. I need to know more details

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

Love ur content.. Can u make a video on Why next gen players may never reach the level of the big 3?

That ending, man, that is sweet. I hope for great things ahead between you and Genie :)

How this channel has just 56k subscribers is beyond me.. You deserve a million subs!

Love this video! Very interesting with actual fact and fun at the same time

THAT ENDING WHAAAAT

I've never even played tennis or watched a pro match but I'm subbed and watch all these vids.

The end is just a small but important part that caught my hand to click the Subscribe button. Well done.

Bro, your videos are so good

Bouchard deserves credit for the way she is ressurecting her career. I think she is going to have a resurgence soon.

I really like her aggressive style of playing. Wish she could recover and get back to where she was soon. BTW, both of you are extremely good-looking.

Your videos are incredibly well edited.

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.

I didn't expect a face reveal but it is very much welcome.

That tweet about Serena at the MTV Awards was hilarious. Serena was already a legend with nothing to prove.

your video editing skills are incredible. I can only imagine how long it takes to make a video like this!

Great video and great channel. Well done again.