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Chris Evert undergoes surgery for returning ovarian cancer, misses Wimbledon

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:28 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Chris Evert undergoes surgery for returning ovarian cancer, misses Wimbledon
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Tennis legend Chris Evert has had surgery following a recurrence of her ovarian cancer. Evert, 71, announced that she will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks and will not attend this year's Wimbledon. She originally diagnosed with cancer in December 2021, with the latest return confirmed after recent scans. Evert expressed gratitude for the support from her medical team and friends during this challenging time.

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  • •Evert was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021.
  • •She will begin chemotherapy following surgery to address the cancer's return.
  • •Evert has won 18 Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon three times.
  • •She will step back from professional commitments to focus on recovery.
  • •Martina Navratilova voiced support for Evert on social media.
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Tennis legend Chris Evert has undergone surgery following the return of her ovarian cancer and will not attend Wimbledon this year.

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