Tennis
Chris Evert was diagnosed with cancer again
With her statement, Chris Evert made it known that she had been diagnosed with cancer again and was starting a new cycle of chemotherapy.
Living legend of women’s tennis, American Chris Evert, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and is undergoing treatment.
Evert, 68, announced in January 2022 that she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, while her younger sister Jane Evert Dubin died of the same disease in February 2020 at the age of 62.
Evert explained that she had resigned from her job as an ESPN commentator due to the relapse and would not be able to attend the Australian Open with her colleagues in Melbourne next month. However, she made it clear that she would be “ready for the rest of the Grand Slam tournaments this season.”
“Since I was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, I have been very open about my entire experience. I wanted to give everyone an update. My cancer is back. Even though it’s a diagnosis you never want to hear, I feel blessed that it happened early. .
Based on a PET/CT scan, I had another robotic procedure last week. Doctors found cancer cells in the pelvic cavity. All cells were removed and I started a new course of chemotherapy.
I won’t be able to work when ESPN returns to Melbourne for the Australian Open next month. But I will be ready for the remaining Grand Slams of the season! I encourage you all to look up your family’s history to protect yourself. A quick diagnosis can save lives. Be grateful for your health this holiday season.
Source: sport 24
Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 178) She managed to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open.
In the final of the selection, the Ukrainian player beat the Polish representative in three sets Maya Khvalinskaya (WTA 145) in 2 hours 25 minutes.
Australian Open 2026. Qualification
Angelina Kalinina (Ukraine) – Maya Chwalinska (Poland) – 5:7, 6:2, 6:1
Kalinina played against Khvalinskaya for the first time.
In addition to Maya, Angelina also beat Joanna Garland and Anouk Koevermans in the Australian Open qualifiers.
Kalinina will be playing in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since last year’s Roland Garros. In early July 2025, Angelina was injured and only returned to tennis in December, immediately winning the WTA 125 cup in Limoges.
It will be Angelina’s fifth time playing in the main draw of an Australian major. His best result on the Melbourne courts was the third round in 2023.
Previously, Yulia Starodubtseva also passed the AO-2026 qualification. Kalinina and Starodubtseva join Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremskaya and Alexandra Oleynikova in the heart of slam.
Match statistics: Angelina Kalinina – Maya Khvalinskaya
Source: Sport UA
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January 15 Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina (WTA 178) will continue to compete to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open.
The Ukrainian player will face the Polish representative in the final of the selection Maya Khvalinskaya (WTA 145). The meeting will start at approximately 02:00 Kyiv time.
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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.
The winner of the match will advance to the main draw of the Australian Open.
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January 15 Ukrainian tennis player Daria Snigur (WTA 136) will continue to compete to qualify for the 2026 Australian Open.
He will play against the Ukrainian player in the last round of the selection Alexandra Sasnovic (WTA 102). The match will start at 05.00 Kyiv time.
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This will be the rivals’ first meeting.
The winner of the match will advance to the main draw of the Australian Open.
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