Eugenie Bouchard facts for kids
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Bouchard at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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| Country (sports) |  Canada |
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| Residence | Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Nassau, Bahamas |
| Born | February 25, 1994 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Retired | 2025 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Tim Blenkiron (2020–2023) |
| Prize money | $6,917,327 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 299–229 (56.63%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 5 (October 20, 2014) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2014) |
| French Open | SF (2014) |
| Wimbledon | F (2014) |
| US Open | 4R (2014, 2015) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (2014) |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 66–76 (46.48%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 103 (August 12, 2013) |
| Current ranking | No. 1078 (30 June 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2014) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2013) |
| US Open | 2R (2015) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2016) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (2015) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2013) |
| US Open | 2R (2015) |
| Team competitions | |
| BJK Cup | W (2023), record 15–4 |
| Hopman Cup | RR (2014, 2015, 2018) |
Eugenie "Genie" Bouchard is a Canadian professional tennis player. She was born on February 25, 1994. In 2014, she made history at the Wimbledon Championships. She became the first Canadian-born player to reach a major singles final. She finished as the runner-up.
Bouchard also reached the semifinals at the Australian Open and French Open in 2014. She won the Wimbledon girls' title as a junior. She was named WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2013. In 2014, she received the WTA Most Improved Player award. She reached a career-high ranking of world No. 5. This made her the first Canadian tennis player in the top 5 for singles. Many consider her one of Canada's best tennis players ever.
Eugenie Bouchard announced her retirement from professional tennis on July 16, 2025. Her last tournament was the Canadian Open in Montreal, where her career began. She has also been active on the professional pickleball tour.
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Early Life and Training
Eugenie Bouchard was born in Montreal, Canada. She has a twin sister named Beatrice. Her father, Michel Bouchard, is an investment banker. Her mother is Julie Leclair.
Eugenie started playing tennis when she was five years old. She trained at Tennis Canada's National Training Centre in Montreal. She grew up in Westmount and went to a private girls' school called The Study. When she was 12, she moved to Florida to train with coach Nick Saviano.
Tennis Career Highlights
Starting Out (2005–2010)
In 2005, Bouchard played in a tournament in France. She won junior titles in Costa Rica and Canada in 2008. In 2009, at just 15, she won the Canadian Under-18 Indoor Championship. She also won her first professional match in Italy that year.
Junior Success and First WTA Tour Matches (2011)
At the Australian Open junior event, she reached the semifinals. A week later, she won her first professional title in Australia. She won her second professional title in Croatia in April.
At Wimbledon, she reached the junior singles quarterfinals. She won the junior doubles title with her partner Grace Min. Later that year, she got her first win on the WTA Tour at the Citi Open. She finished the year ranked No. 302 in the world.
Wimbledon Junior Champion (2012)
Bouchard reached the junior Australian Open semifinals again. She won her first professional doubles title in Alabama. In May, she won two more professional singles titles in Sweden.
Bouchard won the junior singles title at Wimbledon. She was the first Canadian, junior or pro, to win a major singles title. She also won the doubles title for the second year in a row. She won her fifth singles title at the Challenger de Granby. She reached her first WTA Tour quarterfinal at the Washington Open. She finished 2012 ranked No. 144.
Breaking Through (2013)
For the 2013 season, Bouchard started working with coach Nathalie Tauziat. She changed her playing style to be more aggressive. At the Miami Open, she played against world No. 2, Maria Sharapova.
At the Family Circle Cup, she beat Samantha Stosur, who was a former US Open champion. This was her first win against a top-10 player. She reached the quarterfinals, which put her in the top 100 for the first time. She made her first major main-draw appearance at the French Open. She lost to Maria Sharapova in the second round.
At Wimbledon, she had a big win against world No. 12, Ana Ivanovic. She reached her first WTA doubles final at the Washington, D.C. tournament. At the US Open, she lost to world No. 9, Angelique Kerber.
She reached her first WTA singles final at the Osaka tournament. She was the first Canadian to reach a WTA singles final since 2011. She was named the Newcomer of the Year for her great season. She finished 2013 ranked No. 32.
First WTA Title and Top 5 Ranking (2014)
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Bouchard started 2014 at the Hopman Cup. At the Australian Open, she reached her first Grand Slam semifinal. She beat Ana Ivanovic in the quarterfinals. She lost to Li Na in the semifinals, but this put her in the world's top 20. She helped Canada reach the World Group playoffs in the Fed Cup.
At the Indian Wells Open, she beat Sara Errani for her third top-10 win. She reached the semifinals of the Family Circle Cup. She helped Canada get a spot in the World Group I of the Fed Cup. At the Nürnberger Versicherungscup, Bouchard won her first WTA singles title. She was the first Canadian to win a WTA singles title since 2008.
At the French Open, she reached her second Grand Slam semifinal in a row. She beat Angelique Kerber and Carla Suárez Navarro. She lost to Maria Sharapova in the semifinals.
At Wimbledon, Bouchard reached her third straight major semifinal. She beat Simona Halep to become the first Canadian-born player to reach a Grand Slam singles final. She lost the final to Petra Kvitová.
She reached her first WTA Premier-5 final at the Wuhan Open. She lost to Petra Kvitová again. In October, Bouchard qualified for the 2014 WTA Finals. She was named the Most Improved Player by the WTA. She finished 2014 ranked No. 7 in the world.
Challenges and Injuries (2015–2017)
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Bouchard started 2015 at the Hopman Cup. She beat Serena Williams there. At the Australian Open, she lost in the quarterfinals to Maria Sharapova. She started working with coach Sam Sumyk.
She faced a tough period with many losses. At the French Open, she lost in the first round. At Wimbledon, where she was the defending finalist, she lost in the first round. This dropped her ranking to No. 26.
At the US Open, she won back-to-back matches for the first time in months. She reached the third round. She had to withdraw from her fourth-round match due to a concussion. This injury happened after she slipped in the locker room. Later, she reached a settlement with the USTA about the injury. She finished 2015 ranked No. 48.
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In 2016, Bouchard reached her first final since 2014 at the Hobart International. She lost to Alizé Cornet. She reached another final at the Malaysian Open, losing to Elina Svitolina. She re-hired her former coach, Saviano. At the French Open, she lost in the second round. At Wimbledon, she reached the third round. She competed at the Summer Olympics in Rio. She finished 2016 ranked No. 47.
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In 2017, Bouchard reached the semifinals at the Sydney International. She beat Dominika Cibulková and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. At the Australian Open, she reached the third round. At the Madrid Open, she beat Maria Sharapova for the first time. She reached the quarterfinals there. She finished 2017 ranked No. 81.
Comebacks and Setbacks (2018–2022)
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In 2018, Bouchard's ranking dropped outside the top 100. She slowly improved her ranking. She qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon. She reached the semifinals at the Ladies Championship Gstaad. At the US Open, she won a main-draw match for the first time since her 2015 injury. She reached the semifinals at the Luxembourg Open. She finished 2018 ranked No. 89.
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In 2019, Bouchard won her first doubles title on the WTA Tour at the Auckland Open. She partnered with Sofia Kenin. She faced a long losing streak in singles matches. Her ranking fell outside the top 150. She ended her 13-match losing streak at the Houston Challenger. She finished 2019 ranked No. 224.
In 2020, Bouchard showed signs of improvement. She reached the quarterfinals at the Auckland Open. After a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she reached her first WTA Tour final in four years at the İstanbul Cup. She lost in the final. She earned a wildcard into the French Open. At the French Open, she reached the third round. This was her best Grand Slam result since 2017. She finished 2020 ranked No. 141.
In 2021, Bouchard reached her eighth career WTA final at the Abierto Zapopan. She lost in the final. She suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery in June. This ended her 2021 season. She finished 2021 ranked No. 246. While recovering, she worked as a commentator for The Tennis Channel.
In 2022, Bouchard continued to recover from her shoulder surgery. She returned to the tour in August at the Vancouver Open. She reached the quarterfinals at the Chennai Open. She qualified for a WTA 500 event in Ostrava. She finished 2022 ranked No. 323.
BJK Cup Champion and Retirement (2023–2025)
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In 2023, Bouchard played at the Auckland Open but withdrew due to food poisoning. She played in the qualifying rounds for the Australian Open and Wimbledon. She reached the second round at the Guadalajara Open Akron.
Bouchard was part of the Canadian team at the BJK Cup Finals in November 2023. She won both her doubles matches. Her team won the competition, marking Canada's first victory in this event.
In May 2025, Bouchard played at an ITF event in Florida. She reached the quarterfinals but retired due to injury. She played doubles at the 2024 Citi DC Open. She lost in the first round of qualifying at the 2024 Canadian Open. This was her last match for almost a year. She played at the 2025 Hall of Fame Open, losing in the first round.
On July 16, 2025, Eugenie Bouchard announced her retirement from professional tennis. Her final tournament was the Canadian Open in Montreal. She also played doubles at the 2025 Washington Open.
Playing Style
Bouchard plays with an aggressive style. She hits the ball hard and flat from the back of the court. Her two-handed backhand is very strong. It can push opponents back. Her forehand is powerful, even with a short swing. She can hit aces with her strong first serve. She rarely uses drop shots or lobs. She is also good at volleys because of her doubles experience. She is known for her fighting spirit and determination on the court.
Sponsors and Equipment
After her great performance at Wimbledon in 2014, Bouchard signed deals with companies like Coca-Cola, Rogers Communications, Nike, and Babolat. She later partnered with Aviva Canada.
She has used different tennis racquets over the years. She used Babolat racquets for a long time. Since late 2018, she has used Yonex racquets. She is also sponsored by New Balance. Forbes magazine listed her as one of the highest-paid female athletes in 2017 and 2018.
In 2015, SportsPro magazine ranked Bouchard as the "World's 50 Most Marketable Athletes." She was ranked higher than famous athletes like Neymar and Usain Bolt.
Personal Life
Eugenie Bouchard has a twin sister, Beatrice, who is six minutes older. She also has a younger sister, Charlotte, and a younger brother, William. Eugenie and Beatrice are named after Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice of York.
Eugenie was good at math and science in school. She once thought about becoming a doctor. She speaks both French and English fluently. Her favorite tennis player is Roger Federer. She met him at the Wimbledon Ball in 2012 and said talking to him was a highlight of her life. She lives in Miami Beach. She also has homes in Montreal and Nassau, Bahamas.
Bouchard is active on the professional pickleball tour. She has had some success, including a win over a top-ranked player.
Awards and Recognition
- 2013: WTA Newcomer of the Year
- 2013: Tennis Canada Female Player of the Year
- 2013: Bobbie Rosenfeld Award
- 2014: QMI Agency Canadian Athlete of the Year
- 2014: WTA Most Improved Player
- 2014: Tennis Canada Female Player of the Year
- 2014: Bobbie Rosenfeld Award
- 2015: Tennis Canada Female Player of the Year
- 2016: Tennis Canada Female Player of the Year
Images for kids
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Bouchard at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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Bouchard at the 2010 Junior US Open
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Bouchard with the trophy after her win at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships' junior event
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Bouchard at the 2013 French Open
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Bouchard at the 2014 Australian Open
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Bouchard during the victory ceremony in Nürnberg
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Bouchard in 2015
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Bouchard in 2016
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Bouchard at the 2017 Washington Open
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Bouchard at the 2018 US Open
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Bouchard at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships
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Bouchard at the 2023 US Open
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Bouchard at the Australian Open Players' Party in 2016
See also
In Spanish: Eugénie Bouchard para niños
