The young and beautiful Eugenie Bouchard sparkles on and off court
Watch out tennis players! We've got a fresh young talent whom you're going to have to fight to not fall in love with.
The blonde, bold, beautiful and funny Eugenie Bouchard, a 20-year-old Canadian, succeeded where Serena Williams failed as she beat Alize Cornet to reach the last eight of Wimbledon on a rainy Monday.
French Cornet caused a sensation on Saturday by removing five-time champion and pre-tournament favourite Williams, but the fresh-faced Bouchard proved to be made of sterner stuff as she edged to a 7-6(5) 7-5 victory.
Here are 7 fun facts about Eugenie Bouchard, who could be the next number one woman in tennis:
1. Bouchard is the first Canadian to reach the Wimbledon quarter-final.
To which she replied, "That's cool. I didn't know that. Another little historic thing for Canada."
2. She can wear anything and still looking amazing. And, has a sense of humour too.
Photos: Eugenie Bouchard/ Twitter
3. She looks like a model on court and not someone who's playing one of the toughest sports.
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada sits on the court during her women's singles tennis match against Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London June 24, 2014. Photo: Reuters
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada reacts after defeating Alize Cornet of France in their women's singles tennis match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London June 30, 2014. Photo: Reuters
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada prepares to serve to Maria Sharapova of Russia during their women's semi-final match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2014. Photo: Reuters
4. She's quite the selfie queen...
Photos: Eugenie Bouchard/Twitter
5. ...And the joker
Photos: Eugenie Bouchard/Twitter
6. She's got a twin sister named Beatrice! (Their parents must be serious fans of British royal family.)
Photos: Eugenie Bouchard/Twitter
7. She's best friends with Jim Parsons from Big Bang Theory
Photo: Eugenie Bouchard/Twitter
US actor Jim Parsons attends the women's singles third round match to watch Canadian friend Eugenie Bouchard and Germany's Andrea Petkovic on day six of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships on June 28, 2014. Photo: AFP
US actor Jim Parsons arrives to take his seat in the royal box on centre court to watch Canadian friend Eugenie Bouchard play against France's Alize Cornet during their women's singles fourth round match on day seven of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships on June 30, 2014. Photo: AFP
Jim Parsons interview about Eugenie Bouchard at Wimbledon. ESPN/YouTube
Sources: ESPN, Twitter, Reuters, AFP
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