Tennis Legend Chris Evert Reveals She Has Ovarian Cancer And Is Undergoing Treatment

By PTI

on January 16, 2022

Former tennis star Chris Evert says she was diagnosed with an early stage of ovarian cancer. The 67-year-old Evert revealed the illness in a story posted Friday, January 14, on ESPN.com. She is an on-air announcer for ESPN. She learnt of the cancer last month and began chemotherapy treatment in January second week.

"I've lived a very charmed life. Now I have some challenges ahead of me," Evert said. "But I have comfort in knowing the chemotherapy is to ensure that cancer does not come back."

Christ Evert is the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, reached No. 1 in the WTA rankings and was inducted into the International Hall of Fame in 1995.

Her sister, Jeanne Evert Dubin, died from ovarian cancer in February 2020 at age 62.

"Be your own advocate. Know your family's history. Have total awareness of your body, follow your gut and be aware of changes," Evert said in the ESPN story. "Don't try to be a crusader and think this will pass."