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Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announces she'll miss Wimbledon due to return of ovarian cancer
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced on Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned. She will miss Wimbledon this year to undergo treatment. Evert is also stepping back from professional duties for several months.
What changed
Chris Evert announced the return of her cancer and her absence from Wimbledon.
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Chris Evert to miss Wimbledon due to ovarian cancer recurrence
confidence 100%Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced on Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned. She will miss Wimbledon this year to undergo treatment. Evert is also stepping back from professional duties for several months.
What's confirmed:
- Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned.
- Evert will miss Wimbledon this year due to treatment.
- Evert announced the news on X on Thursday.
- The tennis legend described the cancer as "relentless".
- Evert is an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion and ESPN analyst.
- She will step back from professional commitments for the next few months.