When the Atlanta Falcons appeared headed for a runaway victory in Houston on Sunday, the Canadian tennis player tweeted to her one million followers: "I knew Atlanta would win btw."
That prompted a follower to ask her if she would go on a date if the New England Patriots pulled off a comeback victory.
Sure https://t.co/4W763IHkgB — Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 6, 2017
Bouchard agreed, and was left to regret it after the Patriots defied the odds to win in overtime.
"Lesson learned. Never bet against (Patriots quarterback) Tom Brady," she tweeted.
Lesson learned. Never bet against Tom Brady 😇 — Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) February 6, 2017
On Monday, Bouchard said she would "stay true to my word" and go on the date with her fan, who says he is from Chicago and is studying in Missouri.
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
Bouchard, 22, was a rising star in 2014 when she reached the Wimbledon final, but has slipped to 45th in the latest women's rankings.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; Editing by Clare Fallon)
source: news.abs-cbn
