Chris Evert has shared another difficult update in her long fight against cancer. The three-time Wimbledon champion said her ovarian cancer has returned and confirmed she will not attend this year’s Wimbledon while she focuses on treatment.
The 71-year-old revealed that she has already had surgery and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks. She shared the news herself in a heartfelt statement on X, saying she remains hopeful as she prepares for another battle.
Evert also thanked the people who have stood by her, saying: “Ovarian cancer is relentless, but I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle. I am deeply grateful to my medical team, my family, friends, and everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement.”
This latest diagnosis marks another setback in her health journey, which has seen her first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021 after learning she carried the BRCA gene mutation.
Martina Navratilova led the support from the tennis community, writing: “My friend Chrissie is a champion of champions and as such she will slay this monster again. We are all pulling for you, and know you will come out on the other side cancer free again.”
