2. Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard has proven herself a formidable tennis player on the court, rising to seventh place in world rankings and garnering attention at tournaments like Australian, French and Wimbledon Opens in 2014. Unfortunately, her career encountered obstacles which caused her ranking to decrease due to intense pressure and scrutiny, leading to an eating disorder.
Penny Werthner (a former Olympian turned sports psychology consultant) states that female athletes face different standards from those judged for their physical appearance; tennis being an individual sport makes sponsorship negotiations challenging but Bouchard perseverance has enabled her to remain an invaluable force within tennis!
