Eugenie Bouchard made history Thursday when she became the first Canadian to reach the Wimbledon final.
After Bouchard’s impressive semi-final victory, the Twitterverse exploded to show its support:
Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the Wimbledon final. http://t.co/JqldVoOOzZ pic.twitter.com/K2G5hPcxAz
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 3, 2014
History! Eugenie Bouchard reaches the 2014 Wimbledon final, winning 7-6 (5), 6-2 over Simona Halep. A magnificent Canadian sports moment.
— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) July 3, 2014
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada to Wimbledon women's final. Can't believe I just typed that. Plays 2011 champ Petra Kvitova.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) July 3, 2014
Congrats @geniebouchard makes it look effortless. Take er home goodluck #domination #prodigy #Wimbledon2014
— drew doughty (@dewyy8) July 3, 2014
Congratulations to @geniebouchard for making history. Canada will continue to cheer you on as you head to the #Wimbledon finals. #cdntennis
— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) July 3, 2014
@geniebouchard Congrats! Making Canada proud! #WeAreWinterAndTennis
— Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) July 3, 2014
GENIE!!!! What an incredible run! @geniebouchard @Wimbledon #GoCanadaGo
— Stroumboulopoulos (@strombo) July 3, 2014
Wimbledon finals viewing party at my place, apparently. Bring poutine.
— Jonah Keri (@jonahkeri) July 3, 2014
Eugenie Bouchard advances to the #Wimbledon final. She improves to 16-2 at Grand Slams in 2014 (best on the tour).
— Sportsnet Ticker (@SportsnetTicker) July 3, 2014
Cheers for @geniebouchard from outside the walls of Jerusalem…on a Segway!!! #Booyah! pic.twitter.com/FEGZT9Tvbf
— Tessa Bonhomme (@Tessab25) July 3, 2014
Couldn’t be more proud of this phenomenal Canadian athlete. Congrats @geniebouchard on making your first Grand Slam final at #Wimbledon!
— Justin Trudeau, MP (@JustinTrudeau) July 3, 2014
As a lifelong tennis fan I'm thrilled to finally see a Canadian make a major singles final. You're amazing Genie! #GenieArmy
— Adnan Virk, ESPN (@adnanESPN) July 3, 2014
Chris Evert on Bouchard: "I'm a Genie believer … she has no holes right now … I think she can win the title … I'm a believer."
— Mike Zeisberger (@Zeisberger) July 3, 2014
Congratulations @geniebouchard. Keep on rolling. Making Canada proud! #Wimbledon
— Troy Bodie (@TroyBodie) July 3, 2014
— Justin Schultz (@6Schultz6) July 3, 2014
Canadian tennis, so hot
— Carter Hutton (@CarterHutton) July 3, 2014
Congrats @geniebouchard on advancing to the @Wimbledon Final! #GenieArmy #Wimbledon2014
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 3, 2014
Remarkable. Bouchard to the Wimbledon final. Canadian athlete of the year.
— Eric Koreen (@ekoreen) July 3, 2014
There is no hyperbole for what Eugenie Bouchard just did.
— Dan Robson (@RobsonDan) July 3, 2014
Venus won her 1st Wimbledon at 20 years old Serena won her first Wimbledon at 20 years old @geniebouchard is 20 years old
— Chris Black (@ByChrisBlack) July 3, 2014
Genie Bouchard plays with the steel and strokes of someone who is going to win a major sooner than later.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) July 3, 2014
It was very tense viewing for me but you did it @geniebouchard! @Wimbledon final! pic.twitter.com/Z66JSjVamp
— Jay Onrait (@JayOnrait) July 3, 2014
Congratulations to @GenieBouchard on becoming the first Canadian to advance to the Wimbledon final! All of Canada is behind you! #GenieArmy
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) July 3, 2014
Nothing gets to Eugenie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) mentally as strong as a brick wall. Unreal sustained focus. #GenieArmy #OhCanada
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) July 3, 2014
Bouchard admits she was nervous. May be the most shocking part of all of this.
— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) July 3, 2014
Congratulations @geniebouchard! RT @RickMoffat: New #GenieArmy recrue @MTLAlouettes @AlsLBJ58 pic.twitter.com/wfold49sft
— Montreal Alouettes (@MTLAlouettes) July 3, 2014
BAZINGA! Félicitations @geniebouchard! / Way to go Eugenie! #GenieArmy #GoCanadaGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 3, 2014
If they're not already, everyone on tour should be afraid of Genie Bouchard.
— Caroline Cameron (@SNCaroline) July 3, 2014
@geniebouchard want a little match. Home court advantage drew. @MRichie_10 call me roger #pony pic.twitter.com/hcj6K0LikX
— drew doughty (@dewyy8) July 3, 2014