Tennis world pays tribute to ‘courageous’ and ‘amazing woman’ Jana Novotna

Novotna featured in one of the most enduring images in the long history of Wimbledon after losing the 1993 final.

Tennis world pays tribute to ‘courageous’ and ‘amazing woman’ Jana Novotna

Former British number one Jo Durie paid tribute to Jana Novotna's competitive streak following the Czech's death from cancer.

Novotna, who won the 1998 Wimbledon singles title, lost her battle with the disease on Sunday aged 49.

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