Chris Evert announces the recurrence of ovarian cancer and will begin chemotherapy

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Horrible news has shaken the tennis world in the last hours. Chris Evert, an absolute legend of the sport and winner of 18 Grand Slams, has announced the return of ovarian cancer in her body that has been affecting her for several years. She shared this in a heartfelt statement on social media, advocating for transparency when discussing these issues, and mentioning that she has already begun the path to recovery: she underwent surgery and will start chemotherapy in a few days to fight back the malignant cells as much as possible.

"I have always believed in being honest and transparent when sharing my health journey. Last week, after undergoing several tests and scans, I found out that the ovarian cancer has returned. I have already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery, and I will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks. Due to all this, I won't be able to attend Wimbledon this year, and I will step back from my professional duties in the next few months to focus on my health. Ovarian cancer is relentless, but I remain optimistic and determined to keep fighting this battle. I am very grateful to the medical team, family, friends, and all of you who have sent words of encouragement after this news", stated the American.

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— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) June 25, 2026

What path will Chris Evert follow now?

Chris Evert has faced a challenging battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with this condition in January 2022, four and a half years ago: she managed to recover but experienced a new setback in December 2023. Throughout this period, she had the support of Martina Navratilova, a rival on the courts over four decades ago, who also overcame the effects of cancer; they had just released a documentary for Netflix discussing important topics like this. All the world's support to Chris, who will surely come back stronger and will strive to defeat the dreaded cancer once again.

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