Jana Novotna dies of cancer age 49

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49.

The Women's Tennis Association said Novotna, who had cancer, "died peacefully, surrounded by her family".

The Czech player had lost in the Wimbledon final in 1993 and 1997 before winning the Grand Slam tournament when she beat Nathalie Tauziat in 1998.

Novotna captured the hearts of fans when she burst into tears after losing to German great Steffi Graf in 1993 and was consoled by the Duchess of Kent.

RIP

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49.

The Women's Tennis Association said Novotna, who had cancer, "died peacefully, surrounded by her family".

The Czech player had lost in the Wimbledon final in 1993 and 1997 before winning the Grand Slam tournament when she beat Nathalie Tauziat in 1998.

Novotna captured the hearts of fans when she burst into tears after losing to German great Steffi Graf in 1993 and was consoled by the Duchess of Kent.

BBC.com, Jana Novotna: Former Wimbledon champion dies at age of 49.

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originally posted by: CJCrawley

RIP

Sad day for tennis. I remember her losing it after losing to Graf. Yeah, that was endearing. And a very human thing for the Duchess to do... so props to both for adding that to our collective Wimbledon memory!

a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF

I remember that march very well....sad that she died of cancer at a young age