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Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Tennis legend Chris Evert has revealed that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time. She described the disease as "relentless" and will step back from professional commitments. Evert will miss her scheduled Wimbledon coverage to begin chemotherapy.
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Chris Evert announced the return of her ovarian cancer and the cancellation of her Wimbledon appearances.
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Chris Evert Announces Third Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
confidence 100%Tennis legend Chris Evert has revealed that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time. She described the disease as "relentless" and will step back from professional commitments. Evert will miss her scheduled Wimbledon coverage to begin chemotherapy.
What's confirmed:
- Chris Evert has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer for the third time.
- Evert described the cancer as "relentless".
- The 71-year-old former world No 1 will miss her Wimbledon coverage and appearances.
- Evert is beginning chemotherapy and stepping back from professional commitments.
- Evert previously battled the disease in 2021 and 2023.
- Evert was declared cancer free in 2023.