Former champion Bartoli fighting virus, fears for life

[joeybee12]

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is suffering from a virus that forced her withdrawal from an invitational event at the grand slam tournament in London and has her fearing for her life.

Bartoli, who has lost 20 kg since picking up the virus early this year, said on Thursday she could stomach only organic salad and peeled cucumbers.

“I fear for my life, I’m afraid one day my heart will stop,” the 31-year-old, who won the Wimbledon title in 2013, told British ITV’s This Morning program.

"My life is a living nightmare. I don't wish this on anyone but it is gradually getting worse.

“I am wasting away and I don’t know why,” said a gaunt-looking Bartoli of the illness which doctors have no name for. At the French Open in May Bartoli had said she had eating issues but liked her new slim look.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/former-champion-bartoli-fighting-virus-fears-life-152932757--ten.html

This is terrible.

[bigwillq]

1. Terribl, indeed. All the best to her. (nt)