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Tennis Legend Chris Evert Announces Cancer Recurrence

Evert to Undergo Chemotherapy, Will Miss Australian Open Coverage

  • Tennis legend Chris Evert has announced that her cancer has returned, two years after being initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
  • Evert, 68, was first diagnosed in December 2021 and declared cancer-free in January 2023.
  • She will now undergo another round of chemotherapy after doctors found cancer cells in the same pelvic region.
  • Evert will not be able to join ESPN's coverage of the Australian Open in January 2024 due to her treatment.
  • She encourages everyone to know their family history and advocate for themselves, emphasizing that early detection saves lives.
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