Chris Evert is a fighter on and off the court. This is something that fans have witnessed over time. However, when her younger sister died at the age of 62 from ovarian cancer, Evert was deeply affected.

The 18-time Grand Slam winner was then persuaded to undergo diagnostic tests to screen for the same illness. According to her, if she hadn’t lost her sister to the disease, she would never have gone for the test.

Chris Evert talks about her and Jeanne’s battle

Recently, Evert recalled having a difficult conversation with her sister. She said, “Jeanne was always the one taking care of others, and she largely ignored early symptoms, thinking they were a regular part of aging.” She added, “Why, if Jeanne felt something wrong in her body, didn’t she go to a doctor sooner?”

Going further, she revealed how the death of her sister prompted a precautionary hysterectomy, which helped her in taking early action against the disease.

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“Because of my sister’s disease and her death, I’m living,” Evert said. “I think about that all the time. It’s so important for people to know their family’s medical history. Be proactive.”

Dubin, like Evert, used to be a professional tennis player. Evert experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while delivering the speech at her funeral in 2020. Nonetheless, her words about her sister’s struggle were moving and powerful.

What is Evert doing now?

Following the medical procedures, the seven-time French Open champion returned to her ESPN broadcasting work. She has been working for the channel since 2011 as a tennis expert. Evert also wrote a letter to her fans via ESPN, informing them about the disease and her decision to undergo chemotherapy.

Her charitable work is also getting back on track. She is still active in campaigns aimed at preventing child neglect and drug abuse. Evert will return to the US Open as an ESPN broadcaster. After Wimbledon, this will be her second tournament. On Monday, the first night of the tournament, she will also host the gala for the USTA Foundation.

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