Pericoli: Lost a sister says Pietrangeli

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 4 - Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli said he had lost a sister after Lea Pericoli died Friday.
    "She was a sister to me and a life partner. Words aren't enough to describe what I feel", the 91-year-old two-time French Open champ told ANSA, his voice breaking down on the phone, after Pericoli's death aged 89.
    "The last time we saw each other was last year at the (ATP) Finals in Turin.
    "Then Lea was a bit withdrawn. I'm suffering because I won't even be able to go to the funeral.
    "I will be criticized but I hope people understand". (ANSA).