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Anne Keothavong: 'Elena Baltacha will fight through cancer'

Anne Keothavong offers her support to 'courageous' Elena Baltacha after the former British tennis star announces that she has liver cancer.

Former British tennis player Anne Keothavong has offered her support to ex-teammate Elena Baltacha, who has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver.

The 30-year-old, who retired from tennis last November, announced the news via the LTA website this afternoon.

Keothavong, who retired in July last year, tweeted: "She's one of the people I most admire for her courage and determination. You'll fight through this @ElenaBaltacha xxx."

Judy Murray has also given a message of support for the athlete.

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