Thursday, June 25, 2026

Tennis Great Chris Evert Says Her Ovarian Cancer is Back: “I will stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle”

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★ Make Showbiz411 your Preferred Source on GoogleChris Evert says her ovarian cancer has returned. See her post below. Her pal, Martina Navritilova, wrote: “My friend Chrissie is a champion of champions and as such she will slay this monster again. We are all pulling for you, and know you will come out on the other side cancer free again- lots of love, m.” Speedy recovery! Chris will be sorely missed as a commentator for the next big matches.

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