Tennis legend Chris Evert says her most cancers has returned, two years after being recognized with ovarian most cancers.
American Evert, 68, was first diagnosed in December 2021 after a preventative hysterectomy and mentioned in January 2023 she was “cancer-free”.
The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says she is going to now bear one other spherical of chemotherapy.
“Whereas it is a prognosis I by no means needed to listen to, I once more really feel lucky it was caught early,” Evert mentioned.
Evert launched the assertion through ESPN, who she works for as a pundit.
She mentioned she won’t journey to the Australian Open, which begins on 14 January, however added she could be “prepared for the remainder of the Grand Slam season”.
Her former taking part in rival, Martina Navratilova, beforehand credited Evert with supporting her when she was recognized with throat and breast most cancers in 2022.
“Since I used to be first recognized with most cancers two years in the past, I have been very open about my expertise,” Evert mentioned.
“Based mostly on a PET CT scan, I underwent one other robotic surgical procedure this previous week. Docs discovered most cancers cells in the identical pelvic area.
“All cells have been eliminated, and I’ve begun one other spherical of chemotherapy.”
Evert received a girls’s file seven French Open singles titles and a joint-record six US Open titles, together with three Wimbledon titles and two on the Australian Open.
The previous world primary has labored as a pundit since retiring in 1989.
Evert’s sister, Jeanne, died of the identical illness in 2020.
“I encourage everybody to know your loved ones historical past and advocate for your self,” Evert added.
“Early detection saves lives. Be pleased about your well being this vacation season.”
