The former world No. 5 — and first Canadian woman to contest a Grand Slam final in the open era — upset Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the first round Monday night at the National Bank Open,

When Eugenie Bouchard stepped out onto IGA Stadium, waving to the boisterous Montreal crowd, there was a likelihood this could be her final professional tennis match. Her retirement from the sport will be put on hold.

Eugenie Bouchard of Canada celebrates after defeating Emiliana Arango of Colombia during her first round match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Monday, J