Following her breakthrough run in Australia, tennis darling, Eugenie Bouchard, continues to prove herself as a top contender by reaching her second consecutive Grand Slam semifinal.
Clay might not be her favourite surface, but Genie made headlines these past months, reaching the semifinals in Charleston before going on to claim her maiden WTA title in Nurnberg. Hoping to extend her winning streak at the French Open, the Canadian displayed her trademark explosive tennis beating a slew of fierce opponents. After dismissing Germans Julia Goerges and Angelique Kerber, the Canadian overcame clay-court specialist, Carla Suarez-Navarro, in an epic three-setter 7-6,2-6,7-5 to set up a clash with Russian Maria Sharapova in the last four.
Better prepared than in Australia, Bouchard was in for the win. She won the first set 6-4 and had chances in the second. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her opponent’s mental power, losing 4-6,7-5,6-2.
Despite the loss, the young Canadian is establishing herself as an all-rounder. Still in her early 20s, Genie represents one of the brightest prospects of the game. Wimbledon is her favourite Slam, so I wouldn’t be surprise to see her produce some more damage there. She also possesses that star quality, that mass-appeal
that makes people instantly fall in love with her and her game. Already a
worldwide fan-favourite, I see her become the cover figure of women’s
tennis for the years to come. I foresee the #GenieArmy will take over the world!
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| Although just 20 years old, Genie Bouchard showed she is way ahead of her age. The Canadian put on a fierce display to push Maria Sharapova all the way before finally succumbing 6-4,5-7,2-6. |
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