TENNIS : JANA NOVOTNA, TENNIS HALL OF FAMER AND WIMBLEDON CHAMPION, DIES AT AGE 49 !
Tennis Hall Of Famer Jana Novotna has died.
She was 49.
Jana Novotna was 1998 Wimbledon Champion @Wimbledon , and had won 12 Grand Slam Doubles crowns, including 4 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles trophies, under her belt.
She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall Of Fame @TennisHalloFamme in 2005.
Novotna succumbed to a long battle with cancer, and had died "peacefully surrounded by her family" in her native Czech Republic, Sunday.
Tributes pour, as the the tennis world mourns the loss of an athlete, described by her peers as a "true champion".
Perhaps, Jana Novotna is best remembered with her emotional loss to Tennis Great Steffi Graf @OfficalSteffiGraf in 1993, at the Wimbledon Championship Final, where she blew a commanding 4-1 lead in the deciding Set.
She broke down in tears, with no less than the Duchess of Kent trying to comfort her in front of thousands at Wimbledon's iconic Centre Court.
It was one of the most captivating moments in Wimbledon's modern history.
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Posted by WTA on Monday, 20 November 2017
A fighter on and off the court: Remembering Jana Novotna's inspirational career.
Posted by WTA on Monday, 20 November 2017
Gone too soon, Jana leaves the legacy of a champion who was a joy to watch on the court, and a person who was a privilege to know. A Hall of Famer, forever remembered and admired. https://t.co/VsdTlaNiDK pic.twitter.com/JOg5A9QRze— Tennis Hall of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) November 20, 2017
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Incredibly sad news.— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 20, 2017
Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49.https://t.co/OWRmwvMgZ8 pic.twitter.com/JWCHmVtSS1
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The All England Club is deeply saddened to hear the news of Jana Novotna’s passing. She was a true champion in all senses of the word, and her 1998 triumph will live long in the memory.— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) November 20, 2017
The thoughts of all those at Wimbledon are with her family and friends. pic.twitter.com/IiAVEM2IxP
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We are saddened by the news of Jana Novotna's passing.— US Open Tennis (@usopen) November 20, 2017
She was a great fighter and had an even greater heart.#USOpen pic.twitter.com/NNNbUZ9COv
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Very sad: Olympian Jana Novotna, former @Wimbledon champion, dies aged 49 after long cancer battle. 😢RIP.@ITF_Tennis @olympijskytym @WTA pic.twitter.com/xT4z96QU7v— Olympic Channel (@olympicchannel) November 20, 2017
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Jana Novotna, the Czech tennis star, has died. She was 49. https://t.co/zt6Y5ooyqh— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 20, 2017
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It is with deep sadness that the WTA announces the passing on Sunday, November 19, of Jana Novotna, aged 49. https://t.co/lNeCs3xLcQ pic.twitter.com/nE9uV3sgs5— WTA (@WTA) November 20, 2017
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"A charming member of the BBC commentary team at Wimbledon."— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 20, 2017
Tributes are paid to former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna, who has died aged 49.https://t.co/OWRmwvMgZ8 pic.twitter.com/SV6Y93T8WA
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Beautiful tribute in memory of Hall of Famer Jana Novotna written by her friend, @PHShriver— Tennis Hall of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) November 20, 2017
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You battled bravely Jana Novotná. May you rest in peace.— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) November 20, 2017
A world-class player who lifted four #AusOpen doubles titles. pic.twitter.com/qWPyIjDPuz
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"A true friend and an amazing woman"@Martina Navratilova and @ChrissieEvert lead tributes to Jana Novotna--> https://t.co/GIaTz6X3b8 pic.twitter.com/6hI7R7uQ4m— WTA (@WTA) November 20, 2017
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She met with triumph and disaster, and treated those two impostors just the same.— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) November 20, 2017
Remembering Jana Novotna's #Wimbledon journey... pic.twitter.com/RmPkNfQjYL
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"In more recent years, she was a charming member of the BBC commentary team at Wimbledon. Jana was never ostentatious in her delivery, but her love for the sport shone out. She was born to play, and commentate, on Centre Court."@russellcfuller's tribute to Jana Novotna. pic.twitter.com/a2i2HJgvsH— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) November 20, 2017
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Jana Novotna, Wimbledon champion and 16-time grand slam winner, dies aged 49 https://t.co/55JKlWZZa5 pic.twitter.com/5TQ69urJgx— DNA (@dna) November 20, 2017
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Jana Novotna "died peacefully, surrounded by her family".
What are your favourite memories of the former Wimbledon champion?
Posted by BBC Sport on Monday, 20 November 2017
Jana Novotna, 1968-2017 https://t.co/sbPQ06HnLX pic.twitter.com/hUrbp8I9SP— WTA (@WTA) November 20, 2017
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#JanaNovotna succumbs to cancerhttps://t.co/ikgb9PROyq— The Hindu (@the_hindu) November 20, 2017
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She touched the hearts of tennis fans around the world.
Posted by Tennis Channel on Monday, 20 November 2017
Rest in peace Jana Novotna.
Sad news! Czech tennis player, the 1998 Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died of cancer on Sunday, aged only 49 pic.twitter.com/tOKVuteN7A— Xinhua Sports (@XHSports) November 21, 2017
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"Tennis pretty much gave me everything - the opportunity to travel, to speak another language, to be a different person. I'll always cherish that."— US Open Tennis (@usopen) November 20, 2017
-Jana Novotna announcing her retirement at the 1999 #USOpen.
Rest in Peace, Jana... pic.twitter.com/Z5VItJ5bRa
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"Jana chose to live with her cancer journey in a most private way. Only her closest family and friends knew her life was going to end too soon." -- @PHShriver, remembering Jana Novotna https://t.co/DP26W5IaYJ— espnW (@espnW) November 21, 2017
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RIP to former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna https://t.co/XnbGbBdLNt pic.twitter.com/8Idje1EMkG— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) November 20, 2017
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Iconic.
Posted by BBC Sport on Monday, 20 November 2017
Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies at 49 https://t.co/ljR3qbnVga pic.twitter.com/aZFDufZgOx— CTV News (@CTVNews) November 20, 2017
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Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died aged 49 after a long battle with cancer: https://t.co/of6A3tN2ks pic.twitter.com/ME5c9PCwWs— Sky Sports Tennis 🎾 (@SkySportsTennis) November 20, 2017
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#BREAKING - Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna has died, aged 49: https://t.co/CTFTOOYCXJ #RIP pic.twitter.com/7wohtWNsBy— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) November 20, 2017
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No one will forget the day it came right for Jana Novotna at Wimbledon (archive, 1998) https://t.co/pZLzqMoGaJ— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) November 20, 2017
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She touched the hearts of tennis fans around the world.— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 20, 2017
Rest in peace Jana Novotna. pic.twitter.com/MGD36CZLC8
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Jana Novotna: Former Wimbledon champion dies aged 49
Posted by FOX10 News on Monday, 20 November 2017
Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies at 49
Posted by WGN Morning News on Monday, 20 November 2017
RIP, Jana Novotna.
Posted by ScoopWhoop News on Monday, 20 November 2017
So sad to hear that fellow Wimbledon champ Jana Novotna has passed. A sweeter nicer and more talented athlete you would never meet. 😔— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) November 20, 2017
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Enduring memories of Jana Novotna's @Wimbledon tears - and how Duchess of Kent always backed her to win https://t.co/zzSK7Mgmy1 pic.twitter.com/aF1eONDglE— Mirror Sport (@MirrorSport) November 20, 2017
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From tears of disappointment in 1993 to tears of joy in 1998.— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 20, 2017
Jana Novotna will be missed.
Watch her emotional Wimbledon moments here 👉 https://t.co/aYY02Yj5Et pic.twitter.com/gWMtRxwZrD
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