It’s was a disappointing night but a big one nonetheless for Canada’s tennis sweetheart 19-year-old Eugenie Bouchard. Even as she lost to China’s Li Na commentators were calling the 19-year-old Bouchard “the future of women’s tennis.” The victory saw Li Na take sets 6-2 and 6-4. The drama featured the extraordinary skill and determination that brought Genie to the Australian Open. It is the first time a Canadian has battled to a centre court duel since Carling Bassett did so in 1984. But there is also an infatuation with Genie Bouchard on Twitter as Canadian young men expressed their appreciation of the athletic Montrealer. Twitter CBC