Elena Baltacha believes that nine months on the sidelines has made her "mentally stronger" as the former British number one prepares for Wimbledon.
The 29-year-old, who triumphed in the ITF Nottingham Challenge at the weekend, recently returned to the court following ankle surgery last summer.
"One of the things I've picked up on is that I'm stronger," she told reporters following her victory in Nottingham.
"I'm mentally stronger, my heart seems to be bigger and my stomach can tolerate much more now, which is exciting for me moving forward."
Baltacha is currently ranked world number 185.
