Who is Elena Baltacha?

Who is Elena Baltacha?

Baltacha is seen at Wimbledon during a first-round match against Petra Martic in June 2010. Baltacha serves to Li Na in June 2010 during the Aegon International in Eastbourne, England. (CNN) — The tennis world is in mourning after Elena Baltacha died at the age of 30 after losing her battle with liver cancer.

Who attended Bally Baltacha’s funeral?

Baltacha’s funeral took place on 19 May and was attended by Tim Henman, Annabel Croft, Laura Robson, Jo Durie and Judy Murray among others. Mourners were asked to wear bright colours instead of black and to donate to Rally for Bally rather than buying flowers.

What happened to Maria Baltacha?

In 2011, Baltacha won her highest ranked tournament on the ITF circuit, the 2011 Aegon Nottingham Challenge . Baltacha was diagnosed with liver cancer in January 2014, just a few weeks after her marriage to tennis coach Niño Severino. She died on 4 May 2014, aged 30.

What is the Elena Baltacha trophy at Aegon Open?

In May 2015, it was announced that the trophy at the Aegon Open was to be named the “Elena Baltacha trophy” in her honour. Baltacha played her first match on the ITF junior circuit in February 1997 and her last at the 2001 US Open junior tournament.

What did Maria Baltacha die of?

Baltacha was diagnosed with liver cancer in January 2014, just a few weeks after her marriage to tennis coach Niño Severino. She died on 4 May 2014, aged 30. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Baltacha moved with her family following a transfer of football clubs by her professional footballer father, Sergei.

What is the patronymic of the name Baltacha?

In this Eastern Slavic naming convention, the patronymic is Sergeevna and the family name is Baltacha. Elena Sergeevna Baltacha ( Ukrainian: Олена Сергіївна Балтача; 14 August 1983 – 4 May 2014) was a Ukrainian-born British professional tennis player.