Carla Suárez Navarro has brought some December cheer to a tough year.
Suárez Navarro, who has been undergoing chemotherapy sessions since September 21st after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, showed her trademark one-handed backhand during a hitting session with former French Open finalist Sara Errani.
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"Sunday funday! Thanks for the practice Sara Errani," Suárez Navarro captioned a video tweet of the pair hitting.
It's a positive sign in Suárez Navarro's efforts to regain her health. She is scheduled to continue with her chemotherapy treatments until March.
The 32-year-old Spaniard said she's willing to "face whatever comes" in her cancer battle.
"I'm fine and calm at the moment willing to face whatever comes," Suárez Navarro said when announcing her illness. "Patience and self-belief guided me through my career. Not the easiest rival to deal with. I’ll need my truly best."
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