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Eugenie Bouchard

Bouchard at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
Country (sports)	Canada
Residence	Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Nassau, Bahamas
Born	(1994-02-25) February 25, 1994 (age 31) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned pro	2009
Plays	Right (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Tim Blenkiron (2020–2023)
Prize money	$6,913,837
Singles
Career record	299–228 (56.74%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 5 (October 20, 2014)
Current ranking	No. 1007 (November 11, 2024)
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	65–75 (46.43%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 103 (August 12, 2013)
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 (born February 25, 1994) is a professional tennis and pickleball player from Canada. In 2014, she made history at the Wimbledon Championships. She became the first Canadian-born player representing Canada to reach the final of a major singles tennis tournament. She finished as the runner-up to Petra Kvitová.

Bouchard also reached the semifinals at the Australian Open and French Open in 2014. She had won the Wimbledon girls' title as a junior player in 2012. Because of her great performance, she was named WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2013. In 2014, she received the WTA Most Improved Player award. She reached her highest ranking of world No. 5, becoming the first Canadian tennis player to be ranked in the top 5 in singles.

Eugenie plans to keep playing on both the tennis and pickleball professional tours. She was also one of the highest-paid female athletes in the world in 2017 and 2018.

Early Life and Tennis Beginnings

Eugenie Bouchard was born in Montreal, Canada. She has a twin sister, Beatrice. Her father, Michel Bouchard, is an investment banker.

Eugenie started playing tennis when she was five years old. She was part of 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)

Bouchard at the 2010 Junior US Open

Eugenie played in her first international tournament in France in 2005. By 2008, she had won ITF singles and doubles titles in Costa Rica. In 2009, at just 15 years old, she won the Canadian Under-18 Indoor Championship. That same year, she won her first professional main-draw match in Italy.

Junior Success and First Pro Wins (2011–2012)

In 2011, Eugenie reached the semifinals of the junior Australian Open. A week later, she won her first professional title at the Burnie International. She won another professional title in Croatia in April. At Wimbledon, she won the junior doubles event with her partner Grace Min. Later that year, she got her first main-draw win on the WTA Tour.

Bouchard with the trophy after her win at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships' junior event

In 2012, Bouchard won her first professional doubles title in Alabama. She also won two more professional singles titles in Sweden. The biggest win came at Wimbledon. She won the junior singles title, becoming the first Canadian, junior or pro, to win a major singles title. She also won the doubles title there for the second year in a row.

Later in 2012, she won her fifth singles title in Canada. She also reached her first WTA Tour quarterfinal at the Washington Open. Eugenie finished the 2012 season ranked No. 144 in the world.

Breaking Through (2013)

For the 2013 season, Eugenie started working with coach Nathalie Tauziat. She changed her playing style to be more aggressive. She reached the second round of the Miami Open, where she played against world No. 2, Maria Sharapova.

Bouchard at the 2013 French Open

At the 2013 Family Circle Cup, she made it to the quarterfinals. She beat former US Open champion Samantha Stosur, which was her first win against a top-10 player. This helped her enter the top 100 rankings for the first time. She also reached the semifinals at another tournament in France. Eugenie played in her first major main-draw event at the 2013 French Open.

At Wimbledon, she had a big win against world No. 12, Ana Ivanovic. She reached her first WTA doubles final in Washington, D.C. Later, she played against world No. 1, Serena Williams, at the 2013 Western & Southern Open. At the 2013 Toray Pan Pacific Open, she reached her first WTA Premier-5 quarterfinal. She then made it to her first WTA singles final in Osaka, Japan.

Eugenie was named the Newcomer of the Year for her amazing season. She finished 2013 ranked No. 32 in the world.

A Star is Born (2014)

Bouchard during the victory ceremony in Nürnberg

Eugenie started 2014 by reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open. This guaranteed her a spot in the world's top 20. She also helped Canada reach the World Group playoffs in the 2014 Fed Cup.

At the Indian Wells Open, she beat Sara Errani, her third win over a top-10 player. She reached the semifinals of the 2014 Family Circle Cup. Eugenie then won her first WTA singles title at the 2014 Nürnberger Versicherungscup in Germany. 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 was stopped by Maria Sharapova in the semifinals.

At Wimbledon, Eugenie played incredibly well. She won five matches in a row without losing a set. This made her the first WTA player since 2009 to reach the semifinals of the first three major tournaments in a season. She then beat world No. 3, Simona Halep, to reach the final. This was a historic moment for Canadian tennis. She lost the final to Petra Kvitová.

After Wimbledon, Eugenie reached her first WTA Premier-5 final at the 2014 Wuhan Open. She was defeated by Petra Kvitová again. In October, she qualified for the 2014 WTA Finals, a big tournament with the top players. She was named the Most Improved Player for the 2014 season. Eugenie finished the year ranked No. 7 in the world.

Challenges and Injuries (2015–2017)

Bouchard in 2015

In 2015, Eugenie started the year at the 2015 Hopman Cup. She even beat Serena Williams there. At the 2015 Australian Open, she reached the quarterfinals. However, she then faced a tough period with many losses.

At the 2015 French Open and 2015 Wimbledon Championships, she lost in the first round. This caused her ranking to drop. At the 2015 US Open, she won three matches in a row, showing signs of her old form. However, she had to withdraw from the tournament due to a concussion. This injury happened after she slipped and fell in the locker room. This injury affected the rest of her 2015 season.

Bouchard in 2016

In 2016, Eugenie reached two WTA finals, in Hobart and Malaysia. She continued to face strong opponents at major tournaments. At the 2016 French Open, she openly talked about her struggles with her game. She played at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Eugenie finished 2016 ranked No. 47.

Bouchard at the 2017 Washington Open

The struggles continued in 2017. She had a good run at the Sydney International, reaching the semifinals. At the 2017 Mutua Madrid Open, she had a big win against Maria Sharapova. She reached the quarterfinals there. Eugenie finished 2017 ranked No. 81.

Working Her Way Back (2018–2019)

Bouchard at the 2018 US Open

In 2018, Eugenie's ranking dropped out of the top 100 for the first time since 2013. She worked hard to improve. She qualified for Wimbledon and reached the semifinals at a tournament in Switzerland. At the 2018 US Open, she showed her fighting spirit by winning matches in the qualifying rounds and the main draw. She ended 2018 ranked No. 89.

Bouchard at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

In 2019, Eugenie won her first WTA doubles title at the 2019 ASB Classic in New Zealand. However, she then went through a very tough period, losing many matches in a row. Her ranking fell to No. 224. She eventually ended her losing streak at a tournament in Houston.

Return to Form and Injury (2020–2021)

In 2020, Eugenie started to show signs of her old form. She reached the quarterfinals at the 2020 ASB Classic. After a break in tennis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she made a great run to the final of the 2020 İstanbul Cup. This helped her ranking jump over 100 spots. She then reached the third round of the 2020 French Open, her best Grand Slam result in years. She finished 2020 ranked No. 141.

In March 2021, Eugenie reached her eighth career WTA final at the 2021 Abierto Zapopan. However, she suffered a shoulder injury during this tournament. This injury required surgery in June and ended her 2021 season. While recovering, she worked as a tennis commentator.

Coming Back (2022–2023)

Eugenie spent much of 2022 recovering from her shoulder surgery. She returned to the tour in August at the 2022 Odlum Brown Vancouver Open. She also tried to qualify for the 2022 US Open. Later in the year, she reached the quarterfinals at the 2022 Chennai Open, which helped her ranking improve. She finished 2022 ranked No. 323.

Bouchard at the 2023 US Open

In 2023, Eugenie continued her comeback. She played in the qualifying rounds for the 2023 Australian Open and 2023 Mutua Madrid Open. She also played for the Canadian team at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup finals in November. She won both of her doubles matches, helping Team Canada win the competition for the first time ever!

Playing Style

Eugenie Bouchard plays an aggressive style of tennis. She hits the ball hard and flat from the baseline. Her two-handed backhand is very strong and can push opponents back. Her forehand is also powerful. She serves fast, often over 100 mph. Because she plays so aggressively, she usually doesn't use softer shots like drop shots or lobs. She is known for her fighting spirit on the court.

Sponsors and Equipment

Bouchard at the Australian Open Players' Party in 2016

After her great performance at Wimbledon in 2014, Eugenie signed deals with big companies like Coca-Cola, Rogers Communications, and Aviva Canada. She has used different tennis racquets over the years, including Babolat, Head, and Wilson. She currently uses Yonex racquets. Eugenie is also sponsored by New Balance.

In 2017 and 2018, Forbes magazine listed her as one of the world's highest-paid female athletes. In 2015, SportsPro magazine ranked her as the "World's 50 Most Marketable Athletes."

Personal Life

Eugenie has a twin sister named Beatrice, who is six minutes older. She also has two younger siblings, Charlotte and William. Eugenie and Beatrice were named after Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice of York.

Eugenie was a good student in math and science. 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 with him was a highlight of her life. Eugenie lives in Miami Beach, Florida, and also has homes in Montreal and Nassau, Bahamas.

She also plays professional pickleball and has had some success in that sport.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Singles Performance

Eugenie has played in many Grand Slam tournaments. Here's how she has done:

Note: Bouchard's 2015 US Open withdrawal in the fourth round does not count as a loss.

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 1 (Runner-up)

Eugenie reached one Grand Slam singles final:

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2014	Wimbledon	Grass	Petra Kvitová	3–6, 0–6

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