Bouchard pays off Super Bowl bet with date at Nets game
Canadian tennis star goes on courtside date with fan
Genie Bouchard kept her word after the Atlanta Falcons lost the lead.
The Canadian tennis star and now swimsuit model is sitting courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game Wednesday night with a fan who asked her for a date on Twitter if the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl.
Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/geniebouchard">@geniebouchard</a> - way to stay true to your word.<br><br>Enjoy the <a href="https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets">@BrooklynNets</a> game, you two! (cc: <a href="https://twitter.com/punslayintwoods">@punslayintwoods</a>) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NETSonYES?src=hash">#NETSonYES</a> <a href="https://t.co/ognbW67SDh">pic.twitter.com/ognbW67SDh</a>
—@YESNetworkBouchard tweeted during the Super Bowl that she knew the Falcons would win. A fan named John Goehrke responded to her by writing "if patriots win we go on a date?" and she responded "Sure."
Sure <a href="https://t.co/4W763IHkgB">https://t.co/4W763IHkgB</a>
—@geniebouchardThe Falcons then blew a 25-point lead as the Patriots rallied to win in overtime and Bouchard agreed to keep her word.
Just met my 'Super Bowl Twitter Date' John 😊 On our way to the <a href="https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets">@BrooklynNets</a> game! <a href="https://twitter.com/punslayintwoods">@punslayintwoods</a> <a href="https://t.co/DHRgY46smd">pic.twitter.com/DHRgY46smd</a>
—@geniebouchardIn New York for ceremonies tied to the "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue, in which she appears, she met John earlier Wednesday and they sat together for the game against the Bucks, even coming on the court and throwing some souvenir balls into the stands.
Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets">@BrooklynNets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/barclayscenter">@barclayscenter</a> <a href="https://t.co/4F5t3wN0fE">pic.twitter.com/4F5t3wN0fE</a>
—@geniebouchard