Tennis player Alisa Kleybanova treated for cancer

Jul 16, 2011
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Tennis player Alisa Kleybanova treated for cancer

Published Jul 16, 2011

PERUGIA, Italy (AP) Former top-20 tennis player Alisa Kleybanova is receiving treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer.

In a posting on the WTA's website Friday - her 22nd birthday - Kleybanova said there's a chance she'll be able to play again. She is being treated at a hospital in Italy because she has a training base and close friends there, ``so it's like home.''

The Russian reached a career-high No. 20 ranking in February, but has been off the tour since May and now is No. 28.

She said: ``I miss seeing fans and friends around the world, I miss hitting the ball, I miss everything. Tennis has been my life for the last 15 years.''

The WTA called Kleybanova very strong and optimistic'' and wished her aspeedy and full recovery.''