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Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned

BBC News · Jun 25, 2026, 5:12 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Evert won her first Wimbledon title in 1974, beating Olga Morozova in straight sets
  • Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.
  • The 71-year-old American was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021 and says she is hopeful of making a full recovery.

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Evert won her first Wimbledon title in 1974, beating Olga Morozova in straight sets

Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

The 71-year-old American was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021 and says she is hopeful of making a full recovery.

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