Eugenie Bouchard's date with a fan ended with a sweet kiss
By Sarah Walker
Eugenie Bouchard is not one to let a lost bet go unhonoured.
During the Super Bowl, the Canadian tennis star tweeted a message saying she "knew Atlanta would win" the match. At the time, the Falcons had a big lead over the New England Patriots.
In response, one of her fans suggested the two take part in a bet. If Tom Brady's team somehow came back to win, Eugenie would have to go on a date with the Twitter gent.
@geniebouchard if patriots win we go on a date?
— TW1 (@punslayintwoods) February 6, 2017
Her response was a short and sweet "sure."
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 6, 2017
Little did she know the exchange would result in a real-life meeting after New England pulled off an epic comeback to win the game in overtime 34-28.
Lesson learned. Never bet against Tom Brady
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 6, 2017
Lol it made a Twitter moment. And I will do it, I stay true to my word pic.twitter.com/0rOUc0xJsC
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 6, 2017
While few expected the Quebec native to follow through on the proposition, Wednesday night she fulfilled her promise. The 22-year-old sat courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game with John Goehrke, the fan from the earlier exchange.
Just met my 'Super Bowl Twitter Date' John On our way to the @BrooklynNets game! @punslayintwoodspic.twitter.com/DHRgY46smd
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 16, 2017
Hey @BrooklynNets@barclayscenterpic.twitter.com/4F5t3wN0fE
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 16, 2017
She even took to the court at one point to throw some souvenir basketballs into the stands.
Based on Eugenie's social media updates, it looks like the two hit if off. John told her that it was the best date he's ever been on and the night even ended with a sweet kiss!
Last night... pic.twitter.com/Vu3DYgYSBh
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 16, 2017
In addition to maybe finding her Prince Charming, Eugenie also celebrated a huge career milestone this week. The tennis ace made her debut in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Tennis star Genie Bouchard takes her talents to #SISwim! https://t.co/KUEIl59Vpzpic.twitter.com/rfcuzabVeh
— SI Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) February 15, 2017
On top of taking to the court at various tennis tournaments in early 2017, she's been busy working on a variety of endorsement deals with Coca-Cola, Rogers, Nike and Aviva Canada.
