Eugenie “Genie” Bouchard is a Canadian professional tennis and pickleball player, born on February 25, 1994, in Montreal, Canada.
She rose to prominence in 2014 when she became the first Canadian singles player to break into the top five of the WTA rankings, achieving a career-high ranking of No. 5 in October of that year.
Bouchard’s remarkable performances included reaching the finals of Wimbledon, where she finished as the runner-up to Petra Kvitová, as well as semifinal appearances at both the Australian Open and French Open.
In addition to her senior accomplishments, Bouchard won the girls’ title at Wimbledon in 2012, showcasing her talent early in her career.
Siblings
Eugenie has three siblings, a fraternal twin sister named Beatrice, a younger sister named Charlotte, and a younger brother named William.
Beatrice is six minutes older than Eugenie, and while the two share a close bond as twins, their relationship has had its ups and downs.
Following their parents’ divorce when they were ten years old, the sisters grew apart and were estranged for several years.
However, they have recently started to rebuild their relationship, even celebrating their birthdays together in 2023 for the first time in eight years
Charlotte Bouchard, born in 1995, is the second youngest sibling in the family. She has pursued a career outside of sports and is the co-founder of Numa Retreats, a wellness-focused business.
Charlotte has also gained recognition as an influencer and recently celebrated her engagement.
William Bouchard, born in 1999, is the youngest of the siblings.
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Career
Bouchard’s professional tennis career took off in 2014, marking a significant breakthrough as she became the first Canadian, male or female, to reach the top five in the WTA rankings.
Starting the year ranked No. 32, she achieved a career-high ranking of No. 5 on October 20, 2014.
Her remarkable year included semifinal appearances at both the Australian Open and French Open, and she made history by reaching the finals of Wimbledon, where she finished as the runner-up to Petra Kvitová.
Additionally, Bouchard secured her first WTA title at the Nuremberg Cup in May 2014.
Bouchard’s early career was highlighted by her junior success, including winning the girls’ title at Wimbledon in 2012.
She continued to build on this momentum with a strong performance in 2013, earning the WTA Newcomer of the Year award and being named Canadian Female Athlete of the Year.
Despite facing challenges in subsequent years, including injuries that affected her performance after a concussion in 2015, Bouchard has remained a prominent figure in tennis.
In her Olympic debut at Rio 2016, Bouchard reached the second round in both singles and doubles events.
Throughout her career, she has participated in various tournaments, achieving notable results such as quarterfinal finishes at major events and competing consistently on the WTA circuit.
Accolades
Bouchard has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, marking her as a prominent figure in Canadian sports.
In 2014, she achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first Canadian singles player to be ranked in the top five globally, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 5.
That same year, she reached the Wimbledon final, solidifying her place in tennis history as the first Canadian to achieve such a feat.
Adding to her accomplishments in 2014, Bouchard secured her first WTA title at the Nuremberg Cup.
Further recognition of her talent and impact includes being named the WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2013, and the WTA Most Improved Player in 2014.
Demonstrating her significance in Canadian athletics, she received the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award, recognizing her as the Canadian Female Athlete of the Year, in both 2013 and 2014.
Earlier in her career, Bouchard also claimed the Wimbledon girls’ title in 2012, showcasing her potential from a young age.
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