Rank: 32
Age: 19
2013 was a big year for "Genie". The Canadian reached her first WTA tour final in Osaka and hit a career high ranking of 32.
Bouchard doesn't possess any noticeable weapons in her game, but hard, well-placed, deep shots have allowed her to climb the rankings. She's quick, athletic and has a good head on her shoulders, this may be one of the most important factors in why I think she'll rise even further in 2014.
She lists hard courts as her favourite surface and her results definitely reflect this. I can see her making a run at a grand slam next year but I don't think she'll be quite ready at the Australian Open. Watch for her at next years US Open or possible Wimbledon (Where she has won the junior girls title), the fast surfaces will suit her perfectly.
Her game will mature with time. Her technique, while a tad wonky looking has become smoother as of late. I don't think she has developed her game well enough yet to join the elite, but it's definitely good enough to cause some massive upsets and shake-up some big tournaments with some quarter-final, semi-final runs.
2014 End-of-year ranking - Top 20 (18, 19 region)
I think Bouchard's results will be good enough to earn her a top 20 ranking - but I expect it to come through some runs at bigger tournaments. I also expect a few early losses in between as well, thus stopping her from climbing any higher.
2014 highlight - Q/F of US Open
Expect the US Open to be her go-to grand slam, the surface is quick enough for her and she really shines on hard courts. North America will be where Eugenie feels most comfortable and I wouldn't be surprised by a semi-final at either Indian Wells or Miami.
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