Former tennis star Elena Baltacha has lost her battle with liver cancer at the age of 30. The Ukrainian-born Baltacha turned pro in 1997 and spent 132 weeks as British No. 1 between December 2009 and June 2012. Before retiring in November, she had reached a career high of 49th in the world rankings.
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Former tennis star Elena Baltacha has lost her battle with liver cancer at the age of 30. The Ukrainian-born Baltacha turned pro in 1997 and spent 132 weeks as British No. 1 between December 2009 and June 2012. Before retiring in November, she had reached a career high of 49th in the world rankings.
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Baltacha walks to thank her supporters after a Fed Cup loss to Argentina's Maria Irigoyen in April 2013.
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Baltacha walks to thank her supporters after a Fed Cup loss to Argentina's Maria Irigoyen in April 2013.
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Baltacha hits a shot against Irigoyen during the Fed Cup match in April 2013. During her career, Baltacha won 11 International Tennis Federation Pro Circuit titles. She reached the third round of Wimbledon in 2002 and advanced to the third round of the Australian Open as recently as 2010.
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Baltacha hits a shot against Irigoyen during the Fed Cup match in April 2013. During her career, Baltacha won 11 International Tennis Federation Pro Circuit titles. She reached the third round of Wimbledon in 2002 and advanced to the third round of the Australian Open as recently as 2010.
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Baltacha is introduced prior to the Fed Cup matches between Argentina and Great Britain in April 2013. At 19, Baltacha was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a condition that effects the bile ducts and the liver.
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Baltacha is introduced prior to the Fed Cup matches between Argentina and Great Britain in April 2013. At 19, Baltacha was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a condition that effects the bile ducts and the liver.
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Baltacha practices at Wimbledon ahead of the London Olympic Games in July 2012.
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Baltacha practices at Wimbledon ahead of the London Olympic Games in July 2012.
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Baltacha talks to the media ahead of the London Olympic Games in July 2012.
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Baltacha talks to the media ahead of the London Olympic Games in July 2012.
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Baltacha reacts during a match against Petra Kvitova in the second round of Wimbledon in June 2012.
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Baltacha reacts during a match against Petra Kvitova in the second round of Wimbledon in June 2012.
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Baltacha arrives at the WTA Tour Pre-Wimbledon Party in London in June 2011.
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Baltacha arrives at the WTA Tour Pre-Wimbledon Party in London in June 2011.
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Baltacha is seen at Wimbledon during a first-round match against Petra Martic in June 2010.
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Baltacha is seen at Wimbledon during a first-round match against Petra Martic in June 2010.
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Baltacha serves to Li Na in June 2010 during the Aegon International in Eastbourne, England.
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Baltacha serves to Li Na in June 2010 during the Aegon International in Eastbourne, England.
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