Chris Evert to Miss Wimbledon Ovarian Cancer Recurrence

Tennis legend Chris Evert announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026, that her ovarian cancer has returned, forcing her to withdraw from her scheduled commentary role at the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. The 71-year-old Hall of Famer revealed the diagnosis in a social media statement, explaining she learned the news this past weekend after undergoing CT and PET scans.

Evert stated she has already undergone surgery as the first step in her treatment and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks. As a result, she will not attend Wimbledon, which begins on June 29, and will step back from her professional commitments for several months to focus on her health. In her statement, she expressed determination, writing that while "ovarian cancer is relentless," she will "stay optimistic and determined in continuing to fight this battle."

The recurrence marks the latest chapter in Evert's public health journey. She was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in late 2021 or early 2022, following a preventative hysterectomy after learning she carried a BRCA gene mutation that increases cancer risk. Her younger sister, Jeanne Evert Dubin, died of the same disease in 2020. Evert had previously...