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Chris Evert to miss Wimbledon amid ovarian cancer recurrence
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced on Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned for the third time. She will miss Wimbledon this year to undergo treatment, which has already included surgery. Evert is stepping back from professional commitments for several months.
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Chris Evert announced a third recurrence of ovarian cancer and her subsequent withdrawal from Wimbledon.
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Chris Evert to miss Wimbledon following third ovarian cancer recurrence
confidence 100%Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced on Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned for the third time. She will miss Wimbledon this year to undergo treatment, which has already included surgery. Evert is stepping back from professional commitments for several months.
What's confirmed:
- Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned for the third time.
- Evert will miss Wimbledon this year due to her treatment.
- Evert has undergone surgery as part of her medical treatment.
- Evert is an 18-time Grand Slam champion.
- Evert announced the news on X on Thursday.
- Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021.
- Evert previously revealed her cancer had returned in December 2023.
- Evert is stepping back from professional commitments over the next few months.