Baltacha gets Wimbledon all-clear

Elena Baltacha has been given the green light to compete at Wimbledon this summer after consulting a leading specialist about an on-going liver complaint.

Elena Baltacha has been given the green light to compete at Wimbledon this summer after consulting a leading specialist about an on-going liver complaint.

Baltacha, who was diagnosed with the problem after suffering fatigue and tonsillitis, showed her strength of character and resilience in 2002 by reaching the third round of the All-England Championships despite her condition.

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