Italy lost 2-0 to Canada in the final of the Billie Jean King Cup, but it’s not the worst news for the European team: captain Tatiana Garbin has announced that she has a tumor.

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Tatyana Garbin reports that she has a rare tumor

After losing in the final act of the competition in Seville, Garbin (46 years old) announced that he was undergoing treatment for a rare tumor.

“In October I had surgery to treat a rare tumor, I want to share this to raise public awareness of the importance of medical research and prevention. Soon, I will have to have a repeat operation, as prescribed by the treatment regimen that the doctors have drawn up.

I am optimistic about my ability to recover and hope that my story can inspire others to fight with the same determination in the face of life’s challenges” – Tatyana Garbinquotes Punto De Break.

Italy has won the FedCup (now the Billie Jean King Cup) four times: 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2013.

The highest in the WTA singles ranking was Tatiana Garbin at 22nd place (1 title from 5 finals), and in doubles she reached 25th place (11 titles from 18 finals).

She has earned $2,661,973 in tennis prize money, and the biggest win of her career came in the second round of Roland Garros 2004, when she defeated Justine Henin (the reigning champion and WTA No. 1).