Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announces she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer

former tennis star chris evert Announce She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Evert, who currently works as a broadcaster for ESPN, revealed that she will be working from home for treatment during ESPN’s upcoming Australian Open coverage.

“I wanted to help others by sharing my stage 1 ovarian cancer diagnosis and the story behind it. I’m lucky they caught early and expect positive results from my chemotherapy plan,” Evert said in a statement . “…Thank you all for respecting my need to focus on my health and treatment plan. You’ll see me at home sometimes during ESPN’s coverage of the Australian Open.”

Evert is an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion who was unanimously inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995. Her singles titles include two Australian Open titles, seven French Open titles, three Wimbledon titles and six US Open titles. The 18 Grand Slams include three consecutive French Opens (1974-75, 1979-80, 1985-86) and four consecutive US Opens (1975-78). Evert also won three Grand Slam doubles titles during her professional tennis career.

“I have a very fascinating life,” Evert, 67, said in a post Article co-authored with ESPN tennis commentator Chris McKendry“Right now I’m facing some challenges. However, I’m relieved to know that chemotherapy is there to make sure the cancer doesn’t come back.”

Evert’s stage 1C ovarian cancer was in the early stages and was discovered after a prophylactic hysterectomy. No cancer was found elsewhere in her body, and this week, she started the first of six rounds of chemotherapy.

Chris’ sister, Jenny, died of ovarian cancer in February 2020 at the age of 62. Jenny was also a professional tennis player in the 1970s.

“She was my inspiration when I got into chemo,” Evert said. “I’ll miss her. She’ll get me through.”