Why Bouchard & Sharapova HATE EACH OTHER!!!

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• Maria Sharapova's Best...
Maria Sharapova is widely regarded as one of the best female sports athletes of all-time, with a decorated tennis career including 36 career singles titles, 5 grand slam victories, and more than 600 match victories since turning pro in 2001. Furthermore, in 11 straight years from 2006, she was the highest paid female athlete in the world, banking in close to $300 million in prize money, appearances, and endorsements.
Because of all of this success, on the 7 March 2016, the tennis world watched in shock as Sharapova had this to say at a press conference in Las Vegas:
• Maria Sharapova Fails ...
And the consequences definitely came. On the 6 June, Independent Tribunal appointed by the ITF concluded that:
www.itftennis.com/news/243888....
“Under article 9.1 the player is automatically disqualified in respect of her results
in the 2016 Australian Open Championship, forfeits 430 WTA ranking points and
prize money of AUS $281,633 obtained in that competitions; Under article 10.2 the period of ineligibility to be imposed is 2 years;”
Just like that, the world’s most influential female athlete was suspended. Support for Sharapova was hard to find, with tennis stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Victoria Azarenka all publicly condemning Sharapova’s actions. This lack of support came as no surprise to fellow female tennis star Jelena Dokic, who in a recent article made bold statements including:
“She doesn’t want to be friends with the girls on tour”
“She never spends time in the players’ lounge”
“…it’s no real surprise that some players don’t have a great opinion of Maria.”
So when it came time for Sharapova to make a comeback to tennis following her 2 year ban, many fellow players had mixed emotions upon her return. One of the most vocal was Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard, saying this in an interview about Sharapova:
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Bouchard has never been too far away from the limelight either. At just 23 years of age, she has reached as high as world number #5, and spent majority of 2014-2015 inside the top 10. However, it is her off-court life that sees her constantly in the headlines. Known as one of the most attractive players on tour, Bouchard’s popular social media posts such as these ensure her every move is followed closely, including going on a blind twitter date early last year.
Her comments did not go unnoticed; however, with reporters constantly question Sharapova on her thoughts on Bouchard’s stance:
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All of this controversy came to the forefront when the two players faced each other in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open. It was an emotional encounter for both players, but ultimately saw Bouchard win, and finished with this awkward encounter at the net:
• 2017 Mutua Madrid Open...
In the aftermath, subtle digs were exchanged on twitter between the stars, with this feud officially crossing the line from a minor argument to bad blood. Despite all this, Bouchard still remains firm that she has no regrets on her decision to call Sharapova out:
• Bouchard: No regrets c...
Both players have die-hard fans, but let me know in the comments: who’s side are you on in this debacle?

[@mikepar2]

I agree that those who are found to have taken drugs that were never legal should never be allowed to play again. What Maria took was a drug that was legal up until January 2016 when WADA added it to their banned list. It was an oversight rather than an intended attempt to dope and gain an advantage.

[@paulcoffield2102]

I'm not Sharapova's biggest fan, but Bouchard's done nothing in the game in comparison. Imagine beating Sharapova in a early-round Masters event being the highlight of the last 6 years of her career.

[@sperrotta91]

Spot on. Bouchard is utterly trivial and puerile.

[@CaptainCritical]

At least she isn't a drug cheat.

[@tiffanylove6713]

And the rude stare down and smug expression when she won speaks volumes about her as a person...

[@siddgould8932]

Sharapova was ganged up on by a drug that no one even knew who was legal or not bunch of bullshit to pull her down cause she's so great

[@siddgould8932]

Bunch of losers that are commenting here that never even picked up a racket in their life she was the ultimate in class and fairness.. A fantastic person and competitor in all ways competitor and always much to be admired except by losers

[@mindright9771]

As far as I'm concerned, Maria paid the price for her mistake whether it was intentional or unintentional. She was fined and banned from the sport for 2 years. She handled her public shaming and her WTA penalty along with all the controversy that came with it like the true professional athlete she is. I am not sure if Genie knew all the circumstances of the alleged infraction leading up to Sharapova's suspension so for her to call her a "cheat" is rather immature and childish. The substance she had been taking wasn't banned the year before so it wasn't like she was doing something devious or dishonest. Her team should have been up-to-date on the substance ban in the first place so I partially blame them for not keeping Maria clean in the first place. I still have a lot of respect for Maria as a tennis player and a person who loves the game and promotes health and fitness to future generations of young female athletes around the world. Maria is still one of the all time greats in WTA history. Genie could learn a great deal from her. Who knows, she might even win a grand slam one day.

[@secrets.295]

Her team isnt responsible. Like come on, they all knew it. First if all it was a substance used by many Russian players. For once I cant believe the ITF took more than a decade to find similar drug pattern among Russian players and maybe there is something wrong going on here. But to say that either she or her team never knew the substance was banned its a lame excuse. Its impossible they wouldnt know. She knew that the substance was now banned but she took the risk because my bet is, she is so used to play with that substance she doesnt believe she can be at the top without it. So she took the risk and it backfired her. Im not a fan of Bouchard but I have to agree with her

[@mindright9771]

@@secrets.295 I never said she wasn’t responsible for what she did. I said she paid the price and accepted full responsibility for her actions. Her team, including her medical and dietary staff clearly let her down as they should have known the amended rules as well as the consequences for being in violation of those rules. That’s what a “team” does. They hold each other accountable.

[@secrets.295]

@@mindright9771 Yeah but u cant blame Bouchard by calling her immature and childish when she has a point right?

[@sltga1254]

@@mindright9771 "Who knows, she might even win a grand slam one day." I can't see it happening. Her priorities are social media, tennis is probably just a hobby for her now and not a profession.

[@mindright9771]

@@sltga1254 There’s always hope but you are more than likely right.

[@jennyconstantine146]

I think Maria did the honourable thing when she spoke publicly to the press... We all make mistakes and it took guts to own up and take responsibility for her actions. I wish Maria all the best in the future and her retirement xx

[@teddyirons8240]

For me Sharapova's transgression is not at all clear - it could have been a simple mistake and was probably not giving a significant advantage. Calling her a cheater is way over the top and so I think Bouchard was trying to make a name for herself on the back of another tennis player's situation.

[@amradzinovic4086]

Sharapova has five grand slam titles,and will be remembered for a long time.I've already forgotten about Bouchard.

[@NazriB]

Too bad

[@TreebeardWood]

And she needed performance enhancing drugs in order to get those slams.

[@srinjoybose6287]

@@TreebeardWood but she was not striped of those title.!+!

[@TreebeardWood]

@@srinjoybose6287 She should have been!

[@srinjoybose6287]

@@TreebeardWood should have been and didn't says a big difference

[@sebastientoussaint5461]

Genie Bouchard is like an IPO. Hot when first came out, but drops like a rock. Her career is nothing to cheer about.

[@martinhudecek8886]

I like her game but she does flame out often

[@monicafoley1136]

@@martinhudecek8886 same. She’s so graceful but kinda a brat

[@HILAL19564]

She's an immature annoying brat is why she faded out so fast. Not want to shake hands even after a match. Glad she's gone

[@sorotboydchamlongsupalak9896]

Flame out or not, she’s hot still but rather rude 😂

[@axiomist1076]

Sharapova lost many points, a lot of money and was expelled for 2 years. She didnt get away with anything . Whatever she did, she made up for. Leave her alone . Go, Sharapova !

[@drewrockwell2676]

She paid with a slap on the wrist

[@RH_my]

Only strong person who can admited a mistake publically. Everyone made mistakes. Maria move forward as anybody else would do. Still greatest of all time 🐐. She managed it better than the fallen ones who caught cheating and go silence.

[@rogerhills9962]

Im sure she was advised by a lawyer how to cause less damage to her tarnished reputation. Actually the damage is already done!

[@RH_my]

We can assume, but we never know. Guessing based on her professionalism throughout her career, one strong athlete will do what she has to do.

[@vojtasjedyny]

Damage control. Journalists would go completely nuts if she didn't announce this before ITF. Also sponsors. She lost them anyway, but not all of them.

[@RigMaster_]

Sounds like your audio was recorded from outer space lol. Great video though!

[@reactiongo4938]

I don’t think Sharapova Hate her. Sounds like She’s the one who hate her.

[@andytn6507]

Bouchard is jealous of Sharapova and wants to be her.

[@Mark_106]

@@andytn6507 now its the other way round after Bouchard kicked her butt. besides by would bouchard want to be her? A Cheater!!

[@andytn6507]

@@Mark_106 she will never have the looks, fame or following the Sharapova has it's that simple. the cheating part has nothing to do with it. Dont get me wrong though I don't care about either one of them. You can just see it in Bochards face and hear it in her words. It's a jealousy thing.

[@11Garrett11]

@@andytn6507 100%

[@IzZzY007]

There is no comparison! Bouchard is a joke...

[@alancosta4760]

Engene Bouchard was more famous for her body and beauty than for her tennis otherwise Sharapova that we have to admit has both attributes too but isn't disconnected for her tennis player career.

[@HILAL19564]

Wow what a beauty. Think you've never seen a real beauty. She's just like a doll. Plastic and fake

[@davinapinder1269]

I think Bouchard should let her game speak for itself.

[@panorama4526]

She does all the time. That's her problem...

[@josephmanno4514]

It has. She may not be retired, but she's as done as Sharapova.

[@robertk2007]

She was asked a question, is she supposed to lie?

[@ternedo6074]

Update: it didn’t speak much

[@gkn0797]

@@josephmanno4514 she always jealous of sharapova cause sharapova is much beautiful and talented than her.

[@ckkc6865]

Maria is gentle, nice professional even ... Maria is one of legends

[@mrquln9519]

it was a huge mistake, sharapova said it from her self. She was honest about the hole thing and i’m understand her situation with her medicine. Bouchard has no reason to call Sharapova a cheather, because that can happend with a lot og athletes. She didn’t try to cheat on purpose, she didn’t check the list and that’s not her fault. That’s why I supports Maria Sharapova’s side in this situation. I really hope i see Sharapova back on the court in good shape.

[@munirtchaitchian5280]

She should have checked the list being a professional athlete and it is her fault. This happens far too often.

[@juliengueunier1445]

I feel likeBouchard should focus on her career instead of focusing on Sharapova. It isn't doing any good to her career. She's hardly getting to the 2nd round of tournaments.

[@magnetmac1]

Julien GUEUNIER Just because Bouchard ANSWERED a question about Sharapova's doping scandal doesn't mean the she is focused on Sharapova. Bouchard's regression in tennis has nothing to do with her blunt non-sugarcoating answer on Sharapova's PED, because Bouchard's dip in form already started before her comment about Sharapova.

[@emmanueln8415]

Neither does Sharapova since her return from doping ban. I bet without Meldonium juice her true level has been exposed. Any girl on the WTA tour knows she's no more to be feared. Naomi Osaka knows it well, she gave her some good bare butt spanking the other day at Indian Wells. Shhh!

[@jordanbaker1647]

Julien GUEUNIER Word

[@robinmitrani25]

Bouchard is so jealous.... Also she doesn't have skills what Sharapova has.... Jus by defeating her (Maria) does not mean she is better.

[@hunkyharvy]

magnetmac1 yeah. By tweeting "Sharapova fu**ing cheater. A hateful tweet

[@RameshKumar-ud5uk]

Genie can't even equal to Maria's dust foot

[@BigAL0074]

But she didn't cheat, how can you say how much the cheater would have won if she did not cheat.

[@RameshKumar-ud5uk]

@@BigAL0074 the drug was until January 16 2016 so she didn't cheated it, itsa politics game.

[@isitoveryet9525]

@@BigAL0074 lmao You’re a clown.

[@ddiesel1836]

Bouchard broke the cardinal rule: your talent should always outweigh your baggage. seems inherent in Canadians

[@judyvandeurzen3490]

What do you mean - that's inherent in Canadians? Who else are you talking about? We have great down-to-earth Canadian athletes. Genie's the only arrogant one.

[@mikerobertson8540]

This epitomizes how detached from reality Americans are. Incredible. No wonder the entire planet hates you, lmao.

[@ddiesel1836]

@@mikerobertson8540 of course. They hate us because they ain't US 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikerobertson8540]

@@ddiesel1836 No, they hate you because you are obnoxious, unintelligent racists that shoot anything that looks at you sideways. But yeah... super jealous. Lol.

[@rolinti9146]

@@ddiesel1836 this just epitomised why everyone laughs at USA 😂

[@josephallard6394]

In my mind, Maria, despite the controversy over her doping fiasco is a far better professional and tennis player than Bouchard. Bouchard may be an up and coming tennis player, but she lacks professionalism and can learn a lot from Maria. Just saying.

[@abhishekbehera6343]

Fuckk off idiot Just saying

[@spencercollimore3065]

Joseph Allard yes I totally agree, we all make mistakes. Even the best.

[@vroomgc]

Bouchard will never be a top talent in tennis again.. Just saying.

[@daikayll1897]

You all talk like you have direct experience of the pressures of competing at this level. She cheated. Watch how other pro's do it by taking time outs for injuries at qtrs onwards to flip momentum. Toilet breaks. Change of clothing for ladies. Psychologically , to see your oppo come out refreshed and in a new rigout should be stopped. Its laden with this kinda stuff. Even the family know now how to press a few buttons , believe it ! Bouchard is right. Maria is an odd fish anyway and she has to live with this forever now. Lance Armstrong did 10 ! Times worse. Just back off a little bit. I never liked her intencity. Or Nadals style. Though now he's getting a bit older , he can't sustain that ferocity so has to save it up a bit. Fognini my favourite. Closest to Nastase and Connors.

[@vroomgc]

@Dai Kayll: Actually you don't have to play at high levels to see people cheat . There is a few guys in my local golf league that cheat whenever they get a chance. Its just a part of some people's way of being. Competing at a higher level adds to it for sure.

[@briancarroll3232]

In fairness, Genie didn’t cheat...but the irony of a player getting underserved wild cards is pretty awesome.

[@kmanyguns]

Eugenie Bouchard continues to fall down the rankings with her inability to win a match, in fact she can't even get out of qualifying tournaments to the main draw, just like the recent 2018 French Open, where she had to default her match cause of so called injuries, i believe she was down in that match anyway. Bouchard short career looks to be just that, short climb to the top 5, now she gone, out the stadium, poor little girl..lol

[@Morgan.iiiviix]

I just don't like genie's energy. There is something about her.. arrogance, and being way over her head perhaps? Bianca Andreescu is a sweet heart though..

[@AnneRose713]

Eddy Don’t think it has anything to do with Bouchard’s abilities as a player. Of course Maria is 10x the player Genie will ever be... but it’s about the principle- and drugs not on the *approved list is never okay. So Genie, and other high ranking players spoke out...what’s fair is fair, and Maria got caught on the wrong side of fair. Just sayin 🤷‍♀️

[@rogerhills9962]

Bouchard tennis rating is not the subject. Its Sharapova's cheating.

[@normanbates569]

Don't take matters so seriously. What does it matter to you and I?

[@Mark_106]

at least she climbed to the top the natural way....Not fucking Cheating her way to the Top, the moment you cheat your whole career is questionable, a total FAKE!!

[@JessicaJones-me6sp]

Sharapova doesn't give a shit about what Genie thinks. Genie wants attention so she had prepared that answer knowing a reporter was going to ask the question. I am .not in love with Maria, but I don't appreciate start ups dissing players that have accomplished more than they probably ever will. That is why I dislike Sloan Stevens. They win 1 or 2 matches and they start believing that they are the greatest.

[@elishashedrach8023]

Sloane Stephens?? thats like one of the nicest girls on the WTA tour. you better come correct.

[@martinhudecek8886]

Numbers game

[@ginojohn13]

Oh I forgot there's Bouchard in the WTA! Where is she now by the way?

[@cleliamattana6582]

Doing a photoshoot, where else?? :D

[@abhishekbehera6343]

@@cleliamattana6582 yeah atleast she's pretty unlike u😂

[@cleliamattana6582]

@@abhishekbehera6343 gosh I think I'm not gonna sleep tonight! 😂

[@abhishekbehera6343]

@@cleliamattana6582 oh... did go infront your mirror😷

[@cleliamattana6582]

@@abhishekbehera6343 you're funny! want some maalox too? I have a lot for when I look in the mirror😂😂😂

[@Remember_me882]

Isn’t she back in Canada already ? 😹

[@obamainpotin6759]

imagin failing drug test and yet be able to come on back on competition. if it was Serena she would be banned for life. disgusting

[@rolinti9146]

@@obamainpotin6759 imagine having your career destroyed over a “drug” that still isn’t proven to help at all and wasn’t illegal the entire time you were taking it

[@dougmawer5205]

@@obamainpotin6759 Wasn't the drug medically prescribed to her for a heart condition?

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

@@obamainpotin6759 they quoted the law and it said the penalty was two years, not ‘life’. Not even serena would be banned for life you professional victim.

[@RR_theproahole]

@@obamainpotin6759 why would Serena be banned for life if rule is two years ban?

[@11Garrett11]

They should duke it out in a mud wrestling contest

[@christyh7205]

Imagine how big an audience that would get.id be up front

[@ramongalvez9533]

Lots of reasons why Bouchard hates Sharapova, she can’t accomplish what Sharapova have.

[@athenstar10]

Like Serena, there will never be another Maria Sharapova.

[@martintsanov4341]

@@athenstar10 Serina is a man, Sharapova is a woman.

[@chrisjones1931]

yeh, but how long had Sharapova been taking a sports performance enhancing drug that was illegal? That drug had been banned for a while but she had been using it , how many of her career titles was won under the influence of that drug and other player had to reach deep to keep up with this cheat on court? You could say if she didnt take the drug she would never have won half the titles therefore her sponsors and off court earnings would be meagre, this drug helped her cheat her way too many titles therefore creating lucrative sponsor deals and magazine shoots to boost her profile which again in turn attracts more sponsors=more money, It might also explain the psychological behaviour for not mixing with other players (egotistical) and also the over aggressive grunts she makes on court (hate it, other women player on tour hit just as hard making little noise), all these other behaviour traits are even more pronounced that she has been taking enhancing drugs, boosts your game, boosts your ego. You can understand when all big players condemn her, all fair players struggle in this competitive game and sweat and play hard. End of the day she took a performance enhancing drug and no one else did.

[@martintsanov4341]

@@chrisjones1931 as long as she can get away with using it. I think it was about a year or something.

[@Yusupovsmusic]

chris jones She used meldonium for years, she recognised it. But from 2015 meldonium was classified as a drug, but before 2015 it was free to use, without any restrictions! She uses it because of her problems with a health! But when you use meldonium in 2014, but in the begging of 2015 you fail the test is logical, because you have got it already in your blood! But here she told that she didn’t know about changing the drug list from 2015, and she took that medication as usual! That’s why she took all responsibility herself!

[@grams0215]

Just let the grand slam titles of Sharapova speak for it. Bouchard doesn't even have one.

[@juergenpernsteiner9132]

Great Respect to maria sharapowa. She was honest, and she regret it. This is a big point. And this young canadian girl should learn respect and she is not a judge by the way.

[@kathleenjohnston3129]

Bouchard will never match Sharapova

[@akapandeo]

In doping u mean?

[@algiamatthew3279]

Sharapova is a proven cheater

[@srinjoybose6287]

@@algiamatthew3279But her titles still stand. Why??

[@bluffsconcierge9273]

@@algiamatthew3279 not a proven cheater but proven that she doesn't mind silly things like you and Bouchard

[@TheMega12121]

Not to mention that there is a huge difference between buying actual steroids on the black market and taking something that was prescribed by a medical professional

[@magnetmac1]

Prescribed by a medical professional? Meldonium is banned in the US of A which happens to be where Sharapova has been residing almost all her life.

[@peterk2735]

Banned since 2016.

[@magnetmac1]

Peter K Let me be more specific. Meldonium is not approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use and sale in the US of A. That means no physician, doctor or any personnel that practices medicine in the US can prescribe meldonium to anyone, and in most cases it is illegal to import in into the US for personal use. When you refer to "Banned since 2016" then you're talking about WADA adding meldonium to the prohibited list of performance-enhancing substances.

[@TheMega12121]

Regardless of where she resides, she has citizenship in Russia and can and does see a doctor there. They provided her a prescription to take the drug, which she presented at the ITF court hearing.

[@TheMega12121]

She also said she'd been taking it for 10 years, which at the time of that statement, dates back to 2006. Was she living here in 06? There's no way you could know that. We do know the prescription existed bc her attorneys presented it to the court and her sentenced WAS reduced.

[@chrato74]

Bouchard? The girl who always loses on early rounds? Lol

[@zzgaming29]

Paul Volpe then why aren’t all gold diggers billionaires

[@zeebooooad]

@@Jackgritty28 yeah but this is tennis.

[@Abhisheksr333]

@@Jackgritty28 then she must compete in beauty contest not in tennis lol

[@Abhisheksr333]

@@Jackgritty28 ugliest model ever

[@Abhisheksr333]

@@Jackgritty28 sorry for hurting you but i hate eugenie

[@jamesdermatis7348]

Maria Sharapova's suspension was ultimately reduced to 15 months on appeal with the ITA and a Board Council.

[@CaucAzN1024]

At least Sharapova is a good sport... Can't say the same for Bouchard. And that's more important than some random drug that probably had no real effect on Sharapovas play.

[@Juliette_4]

right on

[@xinsun5735]

If you ever saw how Sharapova behaved and played her games, she's not a player/person seeking for shortcuts to win. I mostly believe that she just didn't realize the drug she's taking is on the prohibition list. For that, she paid a huge fine and a 2-year long suspension for her ignorance, which almost destroyed her career, considering her age at that time. Bouchard's comment for "cheater"?: Finally found a reason to attack someone who got more talent and most importantly, worked 100 times harder than her... It's not hard to deduce this considering her ranking given that she's not a "cheater" LOL

[@conandis5542]

5:22 - I'm still waiting to see "that awkward encounter at the net" 🤔

[@omegatimes6014]

Sharapova is getting on in years, yet still plays and looks amazing 👏 She made a desperate mistake that athletes make every year. Sharapova paid the price financially publicly and professionally losing endorsements all around. I believe in second chances, and one day Bouchard might need one too.. a second chance. But anyone can tell Bouchard is milking media attention off MARIA SHARAPOVA who in her stumble, is still bigger than Bouchard hopes to ever be, it is already to late for Bouchard to catch up to Sharapova's records. Bouchard's has less years because she doesn't have the professionalism and charisma in pro tennis that Sharapova is gifted with from her birth.

[@shyamsundar100]

This audio was recorded in Mars by an alien creature from the Andromeda Galaxy who seems to have taken an interest in tennis after visiting our solar system

[@paradiddlemcflam7167]

It does sound like the bad guys from Mass Effect Andromeda.

[@bluffsconcierge9273]

such an annoying playback audio

[@chelseapoet3664]

Underrated comment! Well played

[@buddy605]

I didn't know Bouchard had fans

[@prestokrs1]

Anyone that pretty has fans

[@beestle322]

All straight men are fans of hers. Now we all now why you're not a fan!!

[@thsu8]

Bouchard has the most tennis fans since Anna Kournikova. But she's a mediocre tennis player.

[@Firemarioflower]

@@beestle322 PFFF get real

[@rolinti9146]

@@beestle322 nah most straight men I know don’t like girls who are bitches for no reason so most hate Bouchard. Also I haven’t heard a “you’re gay” joke since high school so good job there buddy

[@ikawpipa]

To avoid Drug advantage over other competitors, I suggest a 10-hour fasting (no food, no water) before every match in all Grand Slam tournaments to level the playing field.

[@redbunnytail9528]

Sharapova's first win at Wimbledon and then the US Open, where Nike launched that HUGE ad for her, the 'I Feel Pretty' campaign, were the two most enjoyable 2 weeks of a major WTA tennis tournament that I've ever experienced. It's funny, because anyone who says anything bad about Sharapova thinks Maria is 'generic' or someone you can just imagine away, and even top 70 ranked players like Bouchard will get into that stuff. Sharapova seems to exemplify and behave the exact way she appears on TV and ads, and I wish I could say that about her in person, but I have never seen her in person. She's 6'2", beautiful, blonde, and super talented, and the competitive understanding goes way beyond tennis because she knows she is on everyone's mind when they see her, even if the person doesn't know her. Bouchard is into the 'responsibility' of being a hot chick,WTA player and that's quite the cross to bear and why HER career became 'generic.' The most interesting people think first about themSELVES, and not this need to please everyone.

[@alexgrant4864]

To be honest I think people are a bit harsh on Sharapova, she only took the drug for one event not knowing it was illegal. I am by no means saying that it is ok but people are being a bit over the top.

[@kikelomosadiku680]

Crooked Nose . Get your facts straight. By her own admission she has doped for 10 years. Who knows it may be longer. When she came of nowhere and won her 1st GS. She was probably doping.

[@iang8169]

It's not doping if what you are taking is legal . So she was doping for only one tournament, since it was legal the rest of the time she was taking it . I mean if creatine was banned ,it doesn't mean that all players taking creatine pre ban were doping

[@stacitowery3475]

She took the drug for many years and then blamed her staff when she was caught.

[@anneneville6255]

They went hard on her because Maria is not liked and nice. Imagine if it was Ivanovo that took it. She is liked and people wouldn’t have reacted like that

[@tnkneil]

Maria Sharapova may be the greatest athlete of all time. She made a mistake- that means NOT ON PURPOSE, and received the stiffest punishment possible. THE END.

[@seyhankocdag6440]

For sure Sharapova didn't like loosing her but I don't think she ever thought about her ever later on. Career wise Bouchard is out of her league. Possibly winning that match against Sharapova will be one of her top memories of her career :D . She is lost already.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

J. Bouchard just couldn't deal with the cruel jealous viciousness of others within the circuit, in my opinion. She almost had a mental breakdown, it was hard to watch her implode, so promising. These players are so young and coddled by their close tightknit group. It's amazing to see that she is still hanging in there. She probably has a right to be pissed but you have to put it into context. Good Luck to her and stay strong til you are ready.

[@martinhudecek8886]

I like her attitude. She just needs a more effective serve.

[@ztown2390]

This would be the HOTTEST cat fight EVER!!!

[@christyh7205]

Please.in tennis dresses.legs everywhere

[@groot3535]

Make them fight with each other in next wrestlemania.....

[@paradiddlemcflam7167]

@@groot3535 Make them fight in my bedroom...with me in the middle trying to, um, calm them down.

[@richardburke6624]

Eugenie Bouchard was once a top 10 player and then she fell at the US Open Locker Rooms sued and got a settlement. She the prettiest player on tour so she cares little about winning anymore and it’s all about marketing herself. But on the flip side she doesn’t seem to show respect to her piers especially since she’s won very little on tour.

[@michaelglucksman147]

Pure jealousy of Sharapova...not even in the same leauge. Took her almost 3 hours to beat an aging champion after a suspension. Pathetic.

[@viksinha5410]

19 losses against Serena as well. That just proves that she is way below the greatest female players

[@libatako]

@@viksinha5410 can’t win em all and Serena may have had her number… but that doesn’t take away from good she was. Besides, she is one of the few to beat Serena in a major final…where Serena is usually automatic to win.

[@tiffanylove6713]

"Aging"...?!

[@unknownride5253]

I so love sharapovas training regiment that l imagine she did not think she was cheating

[@kennethstokes5102]

Everybody makes mistakes. But if you don't lie about it and come clean, you have my respect. Which is what Maria did. She took her punishment, and was allowed back into the sport. But that wasn't enough for this Bouchard (First time I've ever heard of her). I just can't stand people who are unwilling to give a person a second chance. It's not like she killed anybody!

[@bobbyb007]

I'm fine with Maria's return to the sport. She paid an heavy price for her actions. Two years is an incredibly long suspension. Players in the NBA, MLB and NFL are tested and caught using PED's and are often suspended for a minimal amount of time. By comparison their suspensions are a virtual slap on the hand. I can't understand Eugenie Bouchard's incredibly hard stand against this infraction; it seems very personal for her. It's kind of like some sick obsession. I was raised to be honest and compete fairly in sports but I was also taught to "walk a mile in the other man's shoes" before passing judgement on others. I don't know enough about the circumstances surrounding the PED's Maria was using, if her physician prescribed them to her or what, so I'm even less inclined to come down against Maria. In my mind she has paid her dues and should be allowed to compete without all of what happened being repeatedly dredged up .

[@joemarshall4226]

It was actually 15 months, not two years, but I agree it was a long suspension, considering she di nothing illegal intentionally.

[@joemarshall4226]

there's also the rich-poor dynamic here. Maria came form absolute dirt, and had to give up everything to come to America at 7 years old, including her mom, who stayed behind in Russia. She has earned a fortune since being here. Eugenie is from old money, related to the Queen, I think...

[@jeriellopez4927]

Simple: she's riding on her fame. We are talking about her because of Maria Sharapova.

[@xxthatpookieeditsxx]

Boushard is on the 88th spot now.

[@petergreen5337]

This is just a storm in teacup. Let's not get drawn small time arguments. The game lives on.

[@mikebranch7928]

Agree with Bouchard's take. That said, Sharapova has brought a lot to Tennis and though this has stained her legacy, all her accomplishments and her impact cannot be taken away nor should they.

[@aesop8694]

Believe it or not, Sharapova is a draw card to the game. Compare the attendance levels when she plays, the sponsorship she enjoys, with that of her adversaries. She may not have won as many titles as others, but she is not taking approved steroids for some lame "medical" condition, and consequently she is somewhat at a disadvantage. Other points to remember is that she does not have tantrums on court nor does she threaten to physically harm officials. In all honestly were you aware that for a great number of years players could take performance enhancing drugs and still be eligible to play?? Athletes taking drugs to gain greater strength, higher endurance levels or increase the pain threshold are cheats but this appears to be ignored by sports administrators because of the implications.

[@diearN1]

From what I read in some commentaries, it seems that to be able to think about a colleague one has to have the same or greater success (than her/his opponent). Honestly I do not believe that, Bouchard gave her opinion and it is well that it is so. The majority of those (who critizes Bouchard for not been so succesfull) they do not even talk about what she criticizes but about the fact that she is less successful than Maria.

[@cvrahulable]

As genie grows up she will find out that it is impossible to live a life without making mistakes

[@drewrockwell2676]

This is more than a mistake this is cheating other players

[@rozaliyanasyrova3050]

​@@drewrockwell2676 🤔

[@Paul-qq7mh]

I can't stand when Sharapova screams when she plays..

[@snorts2150]

Don’t watch her then dearie

[@lightme1194]

Its sexy you know

[@pjesf]

Lemonsticks : I can't stand it either. And as for "Don't watch her then dearie" - not so easy to do when you're a fan of her opponent. THINK

[@Firemarioflower]

@@lightme1194 Yeah I mean Dimitrov must have heard a lot of that screaming

[@trcykaufman]

Yeah I hate when people make noice when they are exerting themselves to the max

[@tombarry1824]

Sharapova's use of the screaming technique to mask the hit of the ball and delay the opponents reaction has veen bad for the game. I dont know if Sharapova started it but she certainly has taken it to another level and now other players like Sabalenka are using the screaming technique to the point of absolute ridiculousness.

[@WonderWhatHappened]

Sharapova ,Muguruza, Azerenka, and even the Williams sisters to a degree are unbearable to watch. The WTA should come down on it and stop it. It's hurting the game. I don't want to watch a game with all that screaming, screeching, and gasping. There are some men's players who do it too (Ferrer, Nadal (not as bad), and Dutra Silva come to mind)

[@Treachery93]

I didn't read about any complaints when Jimmy Conners used to grunt and groan. He was even louder than Sharapova.

[@liuangyan2529]

Treachery WHO?

[@rodrickdubose659]

The screaming technique..😂😂

[@DraPaulaFlor]

you forgot the great monica seles

[@bharatmirchi]

We dont stop CAT FIGHTS...Period

[@pauldurham6801]

Maria is a true professional. Yes she ( and/or her team) should have known the substance had changed from being ok to banned. But Bouchard was out of line calling her a cheat. Cheap shot IMAO.

[@jasonlprather1]

They always talk about the cheaters, but a lot of them just haven't gotten caught yet.

[@MegaAzevedo123]

Genie who...?!

[@spartan7911]

The beautiful model ;)

[@drexlerboral2582]

@@spartan7911 The Genie Pig.

[@topoftheworld.7082]

Olympiakos Gate 7 ew!! Quebecers Hates her .

[@MrEYEZII]

I'm a Sharapova fan and always will be. She's a classy lady and a true winner in my book.

[@banielha]

Great video.

[@avtgomez]

And yet Bouchard is still yet to win a grandslam and be world number 1.

[@zahebhussain3775]

5-0 let that speak for itself.

[@tsebay3387]

still a cheater

[@winniecarl]

Sharapova 100%

[@dragonage200]

Genie is just jealous that unlike her, Maria isnt just a pretty face, but has actual success in tennis. Maybe not the greatest female tennis player of all time, but being one of only 10 females to have a career slam, she’s definitely in the top 20 all time. I dont even know how Genie gets compared to Anna Kournikova... At least Anna had success in the doubles, Genie on the other hand has 1 singles title and 1 doubles title...

[@CallieMasters5000]

You sound like the kidnapper in every ransom crime movie.

[@stevenhocking6407]

Wow Bouchard has a lot to learn. Someone who doesn't believe in giving someone second chances is the lowest of the low. And it's obvious she's more into the fame than playing the sport. Shame on her. Luckily most people don't know who she is, whereas sharapova is still know as one of the best of all time

[@peterk2735]

If Bouchard wants to prove something, she can go out and win a couple of Grand Slams and then she can talk. With her current game though and young players like Osaka and Kasatkina coming up strong, I doubt she'll achieve a third of what Sharapova has, let alone a legend like Serena.

[@anthonycummins7617]

Jealousy is a curse Boochard.

[@phillipwatson4441]

I like Sharapova. She has more talent and looks than Bouchard can hope for.

[@MrWumbo-ck8iy]

Genies side It's pretty immoral to allow Sharapova back in, she broke the rules/

[@sailorman8668]

There isn't a sport in the whole world, that would instigate a lifetime ban for a failed drug test of this nature.

[@MrWumbo-ck8iy]

@@sailorman8668 simp

[@sailorman8668]

@@MrWumbo-ck8iy So you actually think that any athlete, in any sport, should receive a lifetime ban for a failed drug test?

[@MrWumbo-ck8iy]

@Edu Hub what can I say

[@MrWumbo-ck8iy]

@Edu Hub can I quote Demi Lavato?

[@joydeeproychowdhury7077]

Sharapova has got a lot of rage and fierce its difficult to match her

[@fanli518518]

Last weekend I wasn't told and ate a sandwich maybe 15 minutes before basic blood test. Today was called by clinic because my blood sugar is 152 thus I need a A1C test in extra.

[@joydeeproychowdhury7077]

she sparks with scream driving the attention in centuries players adorable like her come

[@rknotz187]

Bouchard crazy jealous

[@anthonysalvati5868]

Bouchard should maybe start worrying about the fact that she can't get out of the first round of a tournament anymore and not what other players are doing. The substance Maria got banned for was legal up until last year, so how was she cheating.

[@anthonysalvati5868]

It doesn't matter what you think moron, the drug was not banned until right before the 2016 Australian Open, so therefore it wasn't cheating no matter what you think.You don't get to call someone a cheater just because they are smug and an accomplished athlete. And as far as your classy Bouchard goes, I have seen her act like a spoiled asshole on the court on more than one occasion, but I guess that's what happens when you are more concerned about how you are perceived on social media than actually training for your sport. I get why she is jealous, she wanted to be Maria, but she never was.

[@booyah2u296]

Maria the drug cheat.

[@wasj01]

Bouchard kicked de Sharapova ass!

[@rknotz187]

Etienne Bunbury fuck u

[@danielm9377]

Who the hell is Bouchard? Does she still play? And for those who call Sharapova a cheat, the stuff she took was not on the doping list WHILE SHE TOOK IT, she just continued to take it 2 months after it was banned and was punished for it. Prior to that meaning while she won her 5 slams and took that stuff, it was not prohibited, so how could she be called a cheat?

[@Firemarioflower]

She probably wasn't told

[@omegatimes6014]

I never heard of "Bouchard" till this video, I have to think this is Bouchard's motive, to get as much spotlight as possible of MARIA SHARAPOVA. Note no other tennis pros are being quoted about SHARAPOVA's return... at least not quoted like whoever this 5th Bouchard is.

[@johnmac9572]

Bouchard's a modern day Kournikova, known for her looks and posing. At least Sharapova won majors ,was number 1. Bouchard loves the camera more than working on the court.

[@imeemcnerney]

I am still on Sharapova's corner! We all made mistakes, Sharapova did, and she paid for it! And Bouchard who ???

[@pjesf]

I can't say that I was ever a Maria fan although I've always admired her guts on the court. I could have been a Genie fan but she lost me with that bit aboutefusing to shake the other player's hand pre-match and the bullshit story that went along with it. You're not wishing the other player luck to go off and beat you into a heap - it's merely a gesture about wanting the match to be played in a proper longstanding spirit of competition. After that happened I was glad to see her get her ass kicked. EDIT: #ShowSomeClass

[@debraharris879]

Yes it was a childish thing to say and the player must have been embarrassed when she did that!

[@mrg8760]

Bouchard is currently ranked No 122… think she needs to concentrate on her own tennis career, rather than purposely make negative comments against her competitors. More a model than a tennis player…

[@sportshistorybuff]

As the adult in the room, I must say "Eugenie! Maria! Can't you two just make out.....I mean make up and put this behind you?"

[@weshasawi]

Bouchard is a typical Québécois with that attitude

[@Peaceoutrelaxation]

I'm from toronto and you got that right!

[@steveevans7170]

Just saw them talking in Miami like old friends. No idea what your on about.

[@sppecials606]

Who?!

[@lighthousewc1]

All we can say is haters will be just that haters. Maria is still to this day be the best Tennis player we have ever seen. so haters get over it. lol

[@nethbt]

Douchard went on full on Douchard mode lol

[@SludgeMage]

bouchard is absolutely gorgeous

[@rogerhills9962]

Those that look at Sharapova's ban saying she is a better player the Bouchard miss the point. Its about cheating which has been made clear. The fact that Sharapova has not been able to win anything of importance since her ban only goes to cast doubt oh her prior wins. Also, a professional tennis player of many years knows the rules only too well.

[@kl2389]

I think being out of the game for years and getting older is a factor for that.

[@jiritichy7967]

The professional tennis player is there to win matches, fame and money, not to make friends in the locker room.

[@nethbt]

Maria won all 4 Slams...Bouchard won the Sports Illustrated bikini pin up

[@craigroberson8757]

Genie may want to examine life's challenges as well as life's choices whether they are becoming a sex symbol and model or continuing to excel on the tennis court even after serving a 2 year suspension. While continuing to train during her suspension she continued to act as an ambassador to the game of tennis. She continued building a brand that made her along with the William's sisters the most successful female players to ever step on the court. Genie was very young and didn't have the benefit of maturation that comes from life's experiences. We still haven't mentioned that the substance had not been banned buy the World Athletic Commission had reclassified the substance before the Olympics of that year. She accepted responsibility and never once tried to pass the blame. Do I like Eugiene? Yes, I do. Do I like Maria? Yes, I do. I know that my answer is long winded, but I too have made mistakes. Unfortunately, I discovered I was mistaken at the time. 😂😂😂😂🤔🤔

[@Abhisheksr333]

I love sharapova😘

[@mohamedkerfal3174]

Despite anything..;Maria is *The everqueen*!

[@paulburns6090]

Sharapova a Legend and a great player perhaps the greatest female player of all time....Bouchard who?

[@Ben7Roethlisberger]

>> Azarenka and Roger condemned Sharapova What? Azarenka literally said that Sharapova's return is good for women's tennis. I don't remember Federer saying anything like that either. Murray - yes. I know he got into a fight with Djoko because of that, since Novak is a friend of Maria's. >>Bouchard regarded as one the most attractive female tennis players Lol wut. Are there WTA rankings in that also? Highly subjective, as I don't find her stocky dwarf like figure in any way appealing. Bouchard has very little friends on tour and has shown no respect for sportmanship on numeral occasions. This is a one sided 'report'.

[@Onlywolfalone]

Justice Rule Stuttgart open 2016 Roger said something to the context of “it doesn’t matter if they did it on purpose or not I don’t see the difference, I’m all for zero tolerance, I stay by my word that blood samples should be saved for 5,10,20 years to scare the people who think they’ve gotten away with it” when asked by journalists about Sharapova’s ban

[@karinasenkova1425]

Would you aspire to be like Bouchard? No, no, no, no no..! Sorry, did I make it clear? NO. I would not buy an outfit she wears even if I liked it. Meldonium is sold in pharmacies without prescription and is used widely In my home country. I would not have thought I or my family were dopers. But then, Eugénie probably has a more ‘honest’ perspective On that.

[@Tennis_player_sean]

Karina Senkova meldonium Is illegal on the wta tour. It’s irrelevant if it’s sold in your little town where You are from. It’s a performance enhancing drug. Do your research. She had an unfair advantage. It took a while for the officials to categorize it as illegal but it doesn’t mean maria didn’t cheat before she was caught.

[@snorts2150]

patrick rio If it wasn’t illegal, then she wasn’t “cheating”. Therefore, before the AO of that year, she wasn’t cheating because it wasn’t illegal... that should be obvious lmaoo

[@trcykaufman]

Karina Senkova REALLY BUGS THEY ARE NOT CLEAR ABOUT MARIA’s Doping, she wasn’t shooting her ass full of steroids ....and the drug was the first year it had been added to the banned list....

[@trcykaufman]

patrick rio So you don’t know shit about steroids or enhancers, clearly you have casuals idea about it AND OBVIOUSLY NOT A FAN OF Maria; either STFU or learn about the substances being disgusted-

[@ajaypandey309]

Bouchard said the truth....but Sharapova should not take it seriously and do her own job....i really appreciate both players...but these are sweet and sorrow memory

[@stanthebamafan]

Bouchard is not a fraction of the tennis player of Sharapova. She’s more similar to Anna Kournikova in that she’s more interested in stardom than tennis, and that her game is not very good. If anything, Sharapova’s 2 year ban was too harsh in my opinion. In this day and age, for every athlete who is caught using PEDs, many more are using them and not getting caught. Anytime I see an athlete pointing the finger at someone who was caught, it makes me wonder if that athlete is trying to divert attention away from herself.