Jana Novotna, who has died at the age of 49 , ended her wait for SW19 glory in 1998. Jana Novotna, former Wimbledon tennis champion, dies aged 49 Read moreDespite the fact that she had been told by her royal comforter: “Don’t worry. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Jana Novotna with the trophy after beating Nathalie Tauziat in the 1998 Wimbledon women’s singles final. Jana Novotna: former Wimbledon champion's career – in pictures Read more“What’s all the fuss about. There was no more heart-warming resolution to a tennis final all year.

Source: The Guardian November 20, 2017 14:48 UTC