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Evert's Third Cancer Battle: "Relentless" Fight Ahead
26 Jun
Summary
- Tennis legend Chris Evert announced her third ovarian cancer diagnosis.
- She will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks and withdraw from events.
- Evert previously had cancer in 2021 and again later in 2023.
Tennis legend Chris Evert shared on Thursday that she is facing her third battle with ovarian cancer. The 71-year-old athlete announced that she will begin chemotherapy treatment in the coming weeks. Evert's announcement comes after exploratory surgery revealed the cancer following abnormal CT scan results.
Evert's previous encounters with ovarian cancer include a diagnosis in 2021, shortly after her sister passed away from the same disease. She underwent a preventive double mastectomy in 2022 due to carrying the BRCA gene and had previously entered remission in early 2023. She emphasized the importance of early detection and knowing one's family history.
Due to her ongoing treatment, Evert will be withdrawing from professional commitments. This includes her absence from Wimbledon next week, where she serves as a tennis analyst for ESPN. She expressed her determination to fight the disease, stating, "Ovarian cancer is relentless, but I will stay optimistic and determined."
The Netflix documentary "Chris & Martina: The Final Set," premiering Friday, June 26, chronicles Evert's career and her second battle with cancer, alongside Martina Navratilova's own health journey. The film highlights their enduring friendship and mutual support through significant life events.
