Eugenie Bouchard
Game, set, match – it’s Eugenie Bouchard! This Canadian tennis pro has served up some serious talent, climbing as high as seventh in the world rankings. Back in 2014, she became the darling of the tennis world, tearing it up on the courts of the Australian Open, French Open and even Wimbledon!
But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for Genie – her career hit a rocky patch, and her ranking tumbled faster than a stray tennis ball off a roof. In the face of intense scrutiny and pressure, she developed an eating disorder, proving that even elite athletes aren’t immune to the stresses of the game.
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Former Olympian and sports psychology consultant Penny Werthner says female athletes are held to a different standard than their male counterparts, often criticized for their appearance. Werthner believes the pressures to succeed in tennis, a solitary sport, can be especially hard, with the added pressures of courting sponsors and endorsement deals. Despite it all, Bouchard remains a force to be reckoned with in the sport, showing grit and determination that would make any true-blue Canadian proud!
