Chris Evert undergoing treatment after revealing ovarian cancer diagnosis

Evert's younger sister Jeane died of the same disease two years ago but the family were initially informed that genetic testing had not flagged up anything sinister

CHAMPION: Tennis legend Chris Evert

Tennis great Chris Evert has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is undergoing treatment.

The 18-time grand slam singles champion revealed the diagnosis came in early December following a preventive hysterectomy after she had been informed she was at risk of cancer.