One month later, British police are investigating whether Taylor, 18, was deliberately poisoned with bacteria that can be transmitted through rat urine. The Daily Telegraph reports that Scotland Yard launched a criminal investigation into the incident last week and is exploring whether an organized betting syndicate or rival player may be responsible. “She was staying in a completely healthy environment,” Taylor’s mother, Milena, told the Daily Telegraph. While most cases of Leptospirosis only cause flu-like symptoms, the Daily Telegraph reports that some strains, including the one that doctors believe Taylor contracted, can be fatal. 381 in singles, hasn’t played in a tournament since Wimbledon, but she has returned to the court.

Source: Washington Post August 11, 2016 00:45 UTC