Tennis legend Chris Evert says ovarian cancer has returned, will skip Wimbledon - ABC News

Tennis legend and ESPN analyst Chris Evert announced on June 25, 2026, via Instagram and X that her ovarian cancer has returned after CT and PET scans conducted the previous weekend confirmed the diagnosis. Evert has already undergone surgery as an initial treatment step and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks. As a result, she will not be commentating at Wimbledon 2026, which runs from June 29 to July 12, and is stepping back from professional commitments for several months to focus on her health.