Tennis icon and 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert has been away from her broadcasting duties since her ovarian cancer returned for the third time following her initial diagnosis in 2021. Evert is currently undergoing treatment and has stepped away from broadcasting at Wimbledon and the ongoing US Open.
American sports journalist and senior writer for Sports Illustrated Jon Wertheim shared a heartfelt social media post honoring Evert, noting that she is deeply missed at Flushing Meadows.
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“Hearing her voice on the USTA Foundation commercials reminds us that @ChrissieEvert is a) so thoroughly decent and charitable and oozing with grace b) so thoroughly missed here,” Wertheim wrote on X.
Evert was quick to share a couple of responses to Wertheim’s heartfelt post.
“Thank you, Jon, miss you, too😔,” Evert wrote on X.
“Thank you for your kind words… Jon❤️,” Evert wrote on X.
After routine CT and PET scans, Evert announced in June 2026 that her cancer had returned. She underwent a surgical procedure the same month and has since been undergoing chemotherapy. Evert decided not to cover the final two Grand Slams of the calendar year as she prioritizes her health and recovery.
Chris Evert Remains Determined to Beat Cancer Once Again
In her official social media announcement about the diagnosis, Evert vowed to beat cancer once again. She had previously been diagnosed in 2021 and 2023 and beat the cancer both times. Unfortunately, her sister Jeanne suffered from the same illness and died from it.
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In her official Instagram post on June 24, Evert gave a health update, expressing gratitude to her medical staff and loved ones for giving her the strength to fight cancer.
“I have already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks. I am deeply grateful to my medical team, my family, friends, and everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon,” Evert wrote on Instagram.
Evert compiled a memorable career on the court, marked by 18 singles Grand Slam titles, a No. 1 ranking on the WTA Tour, titanic battles with fellow competitor Martina Navratilova, and a genuine grace in her play. She retired in September 1989 and was formally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995.
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