Tennis legend Chris Evert announced on social media that she will not be commentating at Wimbledon after learning that her ovarian cancer has returned. In a statement shared on Instagram and X, Evert revealed that following recent CT and PET scans, she has already undergone surgery as part of her treatment and will begin chemotherapy soon.
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Evert, a tennis analyst for ESPN, had been scheduled to work at Wimbledon, which runs from June 29 to July 12. She stated that she will step back from her professional commitments for several months to focus on her health. Evert expressed her determination, stating, "Ovarian cancer is relentless, but I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle."
The tennis icon previously faced ovarian cancer in 2022 and announced she was cancer-free a year later, only to receive a second diagnosis shortly thereafter. In July 2024, she shared that she was once again cancer-free.
Evert recently discussed her health journey with longtime rival and friend Martina Navratilova on "Good Morning America." Both women have battled cancer and emphasized the deepened support in their friendship due to their shared experiences.
Evert first competed in the U.S. Open at age 16 in 1971, becoming the youngest semifinalist in the tournament's history. Over her career, she won 18 Grand Slam titles and was ranked world No. 1 for a total of 260 weeks. Evert retired in 1989 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.