10 December,2023 07:42 AM IST | New York | AP
Chris Evert
Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert said Friday her cancer has returned and she will not broadcast the Australian Open for ESPN while undergoing treatment.
"While this is a diagnosis I never wanted to hear, I once again feel fortunate that it was caught early," Evert said in a statement released by ESPN.
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"Doctors found cancer cells in the same pelvic region. All cells were removed, and I have begun another round of chemotherapy."
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Evert, 68, was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December of 2021. Evert is an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion. The Australian Open begins next month. "I'll be ready for the rest of the Grand Slam season!" Evert said.
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