Evert to miss Wimbledon amid cancer recurrence

Chris Evert will miss Wimbledon after saying her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment is forcing her away from the tournament. The Hall of Famer has also undergone surgery as the illness recurs for a third time, according to her public comments. The practical impact is that one of Wimbledon’s most recognizable champions will not be on site this year while she steps back from work in the coming months.

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