Eugénie Bouchard — Tennis
Establishing herself as a luminary in the tennis realm, Eugénie Bouchard’s journey marked a pivotal milestone in 2014. As the first Canada-representing player born in the country to reach the finals of a Grand Slam singles tournament, she etched her name in the annals of Wimbledon.
Her impressive track record extends to semifinal appearances at the Australian Open and the French Open in 2014. Additionally, her victory at the Junior Wimbledon championship in 2012 earned her the esteemed title of WTA Newcomer of the Year at the culmination of the 2013 WTA Tour.
Heather Watson — Tennis
Aged 28, Heather Watson has carved a niche for herself in professional tennis. Commencing her journey at the tender age of seven, she honed her skills at the illustrious Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida.
As her career advanced, she emerged as a formidable contender in the tennis arena. A watershed moment arrived in October 2012, when she secured her inaugural WTA singles title at the Japan Open, becoming the first British woman since Sara Gomer in 1988 to accomplish such a feat.