Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announces she'll miss Wimbledon due to return of ovarian cancer
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Key Points:
- Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer has returned, leading her to miss Wimbledon 2024 and step back from professional commitments to focus on treatment.
- Evert, 71, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021 and has undergone surgery and chemotherapy; she also missed ESPN's 2024 Australian Open broadcast due to the cancer's recurrence in December 2023.
- She and her late sister Jeanne, who died of ovarian cancer in 2020, both carry a pathogenic BRCA-1 gene variant that increases cancer risk; early detection allowed Evert to receive timely treatment, initially diagnosing her at Stage 1.
- Evert has undergone a preventative hysterectomy and double mastectomy to reduce cancer risks and remains optimistic and determined to continue fighting despite the cancer's return.
- ESPN expressed support for Evert, with executives wishing her well and looking forward to her eventual return to broadcasting.
