Evert was diagnosed with ovarian cancer twice before, in 2021 and 2023, and beat it both times.
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June 25, 2026, 1:33 PM EDT
By Minyvonne Burke
Tennis legend Chris Evert revealed that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time.
The American, 71, is a former world No 1 and 18-time grand-slam champion
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