Elena Baltacha

Former British number one Elena Baltacha died of liver cancer at the age of 30, her family have announced.

Baltacha was diagnosed with the illness in January, just two months after retiring from tennis and only weeks after she married her long-time coach Nino Severino.

"We are heartbroken beyond words at the loss of our beautiful, talented and determined Bally," Severino said in a statement released by her family.

"She was an amazing person and she touched so many people with her inspirational spirit, her warmth and her kindness."

The statement said Baltacha died peacefully at home early on Sunday morning.

Baltacha had retired from professional tennis last November after a career which had seen her ranked as the British No. 1 for 132 weeks, from December 2009 to June 2012.

Her highest singles rank was 49, which she reached in September 2010.

The Lawn Tennis Association's head of women's tennis Iain Bates said in a statement: "Today we have lost a shining light from the heart of British tennis - a true role model, a great competitor and a wonderful friend.

Ladies Reports

This week saw mixed fortunes for the ladies at CBTC.

The 3rd team won away from home on Monday but on Tuesday the 1sts lost away from home to a powerful Newlands team whilethe 2nds lost a closely fought encounter with local rivals Whitecraigs.

On Wednesday however the 4ths won away from home to Hamilton while  the Cup team won all 5 rubbers at Broomhill.

Tuesday also saw Judy travelling down south with players from Newlands and David Lloyd Renfrew to play for selection for GB vets.

Also this Saturday coming will see Carol Milne representing Scotland in the Four Nations Seniors Tournament at Newlands.

So good luck to Carol!

Mary Gow

Cardio Tennis Tonight 30th April

Cardio Tennis is on as planned - call off due to weather has been avoided! 

All Welcome. £5 for the session.

Courts Now Free Monday 28th April

Courts 4,5 & 6 had been reserved for a potential Scottish Cup match this evening. This tie is an away fixture and members are reminded there is now access to the these courts for evening play.

Forecast is for a dry evening and a rare opportunity to access the courts during a busy match summer season!

Apologies!

Unfortunately there was no coach available to deliver the weekly free session on Saturday evening. The Coaching Team would like to apologise to anyone who was inconvenienced but normal service resumes next week!

1st, 2nd & 3rd Ladies Teams Match Reports

This week has seen mixed fortunes for Clarkston Ladies Teams with defeats for both the 1st and 2nd teams against strong opposition.

Tonight, however, as the sun set in a blaze of glory, the 3rd team recorded a resounding 7-2 victory against local rivals, Busby 2nds.

Well done and good luck to everybody who is playing next week    

Mary Gow
Ladies Manager

Clarkston Tennis Coaching: CARDIO TENNIS IS BACK UP AND RUNNING WEDNESDAY 23r...

Clarkston Tennis Coaching: CARDIO TENNIS IS BACK UP AND RUNNING WEDNESDAY 23r...:



CARDIO TENNIS IS BACK UP AND RUNNING FROM WEDNESDAY 23rd APRIL AT 7.30pm!!! HOPE TO SEE A STRONG TURNOUT £5 per person