Eugenie meets Sheldon! Jim Parsons pens wonderful tribute to Eugenie Bouchard after her retirement

In a very lengthy post, Jim Parsons recalled the time he watched Eugenie Bouchard play at Wimbledon.

As Eugenie Bouchard bid farewell to professional tennis, actor Jim Parsons has penned an emotional note reminiscing about his iconic Wimbledon 2014 experience as a fan of the Canadian tennis star.

Bouchard, who reached a career-high world No. 5 and made headlines as the first Canadian to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon in 2014, recently confirmed her decision to retire after the National Bank Open in Montreal.

Parsons, best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute, describing how his admiration for Bouchard blossomed into a lasting memory from one of tennis’ biggest stages.

The actor recalled being invited to Wimbledon by Bouchard’s team during her historic run, joining her family and coach in the player’s box as she stormed through the rounds.

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Initially unsure of how long to stay, Parsons and his husband Todd Spiewak decided to extend their trip after each of Bouchard’s victories, with the player’s box turning into a tightly knit support group. “We were part of this journey now — why mess with it?” Parsons recalled being told. What started as one match turned into a fairytale ride to the final, where Bouchard eventually fell to Petra Kvitová in straight sets.

In his note, Parsons shared how witnessing Bouchard play live revealed the nuances of her game, especially her ability to take the ball early and dictate pace, a trademark that he and Todd still celebrate whenever they see similar shots during matches.

“That’s Genie Bouchard tennis!” became a phrase they now enthusiastically shout while watching the sport.

The actor’s message is more than just a celebrity fan moment; it captures how deeply sport can impact people, even those from completely different worlds. Parsons reflected on how seeing Bouchard play live at Wimbledon revealed an intensity and presence that went far beyond their earlier email exchanges.

He ended his tribute by wishing her well and thanking Bouchard and her family for including him in what he called a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Eugenie Bouchard brought the curtain down on her professional tennis career with an emotional farewell at the National Bank Open in Montreal. Facing Belinda Bencic in the second round, Bouchard went down fighting in three sets, marking the end of a journey that began with promise and electrified crowds across the world.

Her final match, played on home soil, was met with a standing ovation and heartfelt tributes from fans and fellow players alike. For a generation of Canadian tennis followers, Bouchard wasn’t just a top-5 player, she was a trailblazer who carried the sport into mainstream conversation.

With her racquet now set aside, her legacy continues in the stories she inspired and the barriers she helped break, both on and off the court.

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