Elena Baltacha

wales1994 · County player

RE: Elena Baltacha

Jon · Junior player

How awful. Thoughts are with her family.

helki · Futures qualifying

Such sad news to wake up to this morning. Doing my usual trail through the Beeb text site the news took my breath away when I read it. Although it was always going to be a possibility nothing can prepare you for the shock of such sudden news. Sympathy to Nico and all of Bally's family and friends.

Count Zero · Tennis legend

So very sad to hear this news, my heartfelt sympathy to her family at this tragic time. Elena's fighting spirit will be an inspiration to many.

Mervatron · Masters Series Champion

I was out last night when i read the news. I'm still in shock and can't believe this at all. It's upset me greatly.

So sad for Bally, her husband and family. Just so young.

R.I.P Bally

Sim · County player

LTA tribute:

http://www.lta.org.uk/News/2014/April/05-05-2014/Elena-Baltacha/

-- Edited by Sim on Monday 5th of May 2014 07:59:14 PM

gattolibero · Social player

I gave a look at Elena's twitter just yesterday and then came out this terrible news.
I am very sad, it's terrible.

Armchair · County player

It's incredibly sad news and obviously sympathies to family and loved ones.

But I just want to give my thanks for the many matches over the years I've enjoyed watching.

Thank you Bally , great stuff always a player with great heart.

stevemcqueen · Futures qualifying

I am shocked and saddened. Bally you were and will always be an inspiration.

Rest In Peace

insomniacfolder · Challenger level

A cruelly short but immensely beautiful and inspirational life.
Our beloved Bally, never forgotten.

InsomniacFolder

When I am laid, am laid in earth, May my wrongs create
No trouble, no trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.

PaulM · Tennis legend

www.10sballs.com/2014/05/07/elena-bally-baltacha-a-short-but-meaningful-time-on-this-earth-by-alix-ramsay/

Amazing article.

indiana · Tennis legend

Thanks, Paul. Lovely article.

Jan · Hall of fame

yes indeed - thanks

Mervatron · Masters Series Champion

That was very nice.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Naomi Broady ‏@NaomiBroady 17m

I think its only fitting to dedicate my win this week to Bally, after battling through some of the matches true Baltacha style. We miss you!