Jana Novoyna
former Winbledon Champion dies at 49.
Novoyna was
that the peak of her career in the 1990s winning 24 singles titles and her
success at SW 19 which was her only grand slam victory.
She died
yesterday on Sunday, November 19 after a long battle with cancer.
In a
statement released by the Women Tennis Association announced, they wrote
"It is with deep sadness that
the WTA announces the passing on Sunday, November 19, of Jana Novotna, the
former WTA World No.1 doubles and No.2 singles champion. After a long battle
with cancer, Jana died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her native Czech
Republic, aged 49."
The CEO of
the WTA shared a touching post. See below
WTA CEO Steve Simon said:
"Jana was an inspiration both on and off court to anyone who had the
opportunity to know her. Her star will always shine brightly in the history of
the WTA. Our condolences and our thoughts are with Jana’s family."
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