Elena Baltacha

philwrig · Hall of fame

RE: Elena Baltacha

Spectator · All-time great

Thanks for the link, Phil. Bit frustrating, though, the way it simply highlights the "stars" without even mentioning (or captioning, in a picture which includes him) her husband, who was so much a part of her successes and has done so much with her for the local area. Thoughts and prayers with all who loved her.

KK · Club Coach

The Daily Mail does better.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2632921/Her-spirit-live-Family-friends-say-final-farewell-former-British-tennis-number-one-Elena-Baltacha-died-liver-cancer-aged-30.html

Miriambee · Futures level

BBC sports news tennis page has Nino and Judy behind coffin - tennis stars following - difficult one to get the balance right.

philwrig · Hall of fame

Spectator wrote:
Thanks for the link, Phil. Bit frustrating, though, the way it simply highlights the "stars" without even mentioning (or captioning, in a picture which includes him) her husband, who was so much a part of her successes and has done so much with her for the local area. Thoughts and prayers with all who loved her.

It was the only link I could find which had video footage, yes Nino deserved more coverage.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

From the LTA site:

On finals day, the Aegon Championships will stage a mixed doubles match involving Murray and Hutchins as part of Rally For Bally. Mixed doubles matches will also take place on 15th June at the Aegon Classic in Birmingham and the Aegon International in Eastbourne. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is the official charity of the Aegon Championships, and the proceeds will be split between the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, donate now. - See more at: www.lta.org.uk/fans-major-events/LTA-summer-grass-court-events/Aegon-Championships/News/2014/Aegon-Championships-2014-Wild-Cards-Announced/

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Has the Rally For Bally even been mentioned during the BBC's coverage of Queens yet?

Spectator · All-time great

They have interviewed her husband on Radio Five Live (Steven tweeted the link) - it's both inspiring and absolutely wrenching.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Agreed spectator. For those who missed the interview on the radio the BBC have an article up covering it

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/27831907

indiana · Tennis legend

Good to see the Rally for Bally at Queen's with Andy and Jamie Murray, Ross, Heather, Martina Hingis and the multi talents of Victoria Azarenka, plus Laura displaying her interview skills.

But best of all, and most heart warming, were these few games played in by the young kids from the Elena Baltacha Academy. Some pretty nice shots too :)

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

I missed the Rally for Bally. Please has anyone got a link so I can watch it on the internet.

indiana · Tennis legend

Don't know. It was on the BBC red button, which has returned to World Cup coverage.

Mervatron · Masters Series Champion

It was lovely to watch today. Such a shame it was in such bad circumstances

Watched the snippet with Nino on the BBC news website. Was heartbreaking

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

I think I heard that it will be on BBC iPlayer - I can't see it at the moment, but it may be there later. The last Queens on there is day 4 at the moment.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Found a great link.

www.youtube.com/watch

Thanks Beanyman.