PHOTO: Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli to play in Jamaica
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April 23, 2015

PHOTO: Wimbledon champ Marion Bartoli to play in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Sandro Fabris (left), general manager, Half Moon, presents a welcome gift to tennis star Marion Bartoli, 2013 Wimbledon champion, on her arrival at the hotel today for a special ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match tonight.

The match will feature Bartoli and Karl Hale, former Jamaica Davis Cup team player.

Proceeds from the event will be used to build a new school in Montego Bay, St James.

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