Several tennis stars, including Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev, jetted off to the Maldives after the 2025 season came to an end. The South Asian country has become a popular holiday destination for top players looking to unwind after a rigorous season.Following a tough loss against Elena Rybakina at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Sabalenka wrapped up her media obligations "quickly" so she could head to the Maldives with her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis. Daniil Medvedev and his family are also spending their vacation at the same location.This prompted Eugenie Bouchard to pose a question to the fans:"Are tennis players only allowed to vacation in the Maldives?" she tweeted.Apart from Sabalenka and Medvedev, Jelena Ostapenko also shared glimpses from her time in the Maldives. Donna Vekic and Marta Kostyuk are among the other tennis stars who have traveled to the Maldives for their offseason retreats.Eugenie Bouchard bid goodbye to tennisEugenie Bouchard previously announced that she would retire at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, her home city. Tennis Canada celebrated her legacy as the first Canadian woman in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam final (Wimbledon 2014). However, after she won her first-round match in Montreal, she backtracked on her statement."If I win this tournament, I won’t retire," she said.After defeating Emiliana Arango in a three-set battle for her first WTA win since 2023, Bouchard fell in the second round against Belinda Bencic in three sets. After the defeat, the crowd in Montreal gave her a standing ovation, chanting "Merci Genie."Acknowledging the warm reception, Bouchard said:“Tennis has given me so much. I'm filled with so much gratitude for this sport and the people along the way. I want to thank my mom, dad, sisters, & brother for their sacrifices and support. It's only because of them that I'm standing here today. I want you to know when this crowd cheers for me, they’re cheering for you too. I wouldn’t be here without you.”Bouchard was also happy to end her career at a place where it all started. With her WTA career coming to an end, she is focusing on pickleball.