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Tennis fans will miss Chris Evert at Wimbledon this year.
Evert, 71, has announced that she "will not be attending Wimbledon" due to a third recurrence of ovarian cancer. Evert has been a staple on ESPN's Grand Slam coverage since 2011. Wimbledon begins next Monday, June 29, and runs through July 12.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee and 18-time Grand Slam singles champion's full announcement reads as follows:
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"I have always believed in being open and honest about my health journey. This past weekend, after undergoing CT and PET scans, I learned that my ovarian cancer has returned. I have already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery, and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks.
"Because of this, I will not be attending Wimbledon this year, and I will step back from my professional commitments over the next few months to focus on my health.
"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. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon."
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Evert was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021, following her sister, Jeanne's, death from ovarian cancer in 2020. Evert had genetic testing done, which came back positive for "the pathogenic variant in the BRCA1 gene," per Cleveland Clinic. She underwent a total hysterectomy and was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer.
Evert went through chemotherapy and achieved remission, but she disclosed a recurrence in December 2023.
Evert has been on a press tour with Martina Navratilova to promote their Netflix documentary, "Chris & Martina: The Final Set." The Rebecca Gitlitz-directed and Jenna Ricker-produced film contrasts Evert and Navratilova's past on-court tennis rivalry with the bond they've developed through their intertwined cancer diagnoses. Navratilova was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and simultaneous breast and throat cancer in 2023.
"Chris & Martina" premieres on Netflix on Friday, June 26. Watch the official trailer below.
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