Bouchard bids to topple idol

Eugenie Bouchard used to idolise Maria Sharapova, now she will face her in the semi-finals of the French Open.

The speed of the Canadian’s rise has been remarkable, given the days of teenagers winning Grand Slams ended with Sharapova’s Wimbledon triumph aged 17 in 2004.

It was a day that inspired Bouchard, then 10 years old, to try to emulate the Russian, who has won one title at each of the four slams.