Chris Evert is counting her blessings as God’s adorable gift enriches her family. Just a few months ago, the American tennis legend became a grandmother as her son Nicholas and his wife Rebecca were blessed with a baby boy. While in her second fight against cancer, she found a new will to live after meeting her grandson. Now, after months of welcoming him into the world, she recently gushed over the little member of her family.

The former world number one shared her joy of being blessed with little Hayden James, expressing her heartfelt excitement and gratitude on her social media handle.  She recently took to her Twitter account to share a picture of her son and her bundle of joy. Along with that, Evert wrote, “My son and grandson… I am so lucky…”

The legendary American tennis player announced her happy news of becoming a grandma a few months ago on Instagram. She included a touching picture of her daughter-in-law Rebecca cuddling the baby. Thanking her son and daughter-in-law in the post for bringing love into the family, Evert wrote, “My son Nicky and his wife Rebecca welcomed their first child, Hayden James into this world last nite..Thanks for bringing more love into our family; so proud of you two..” 

In addition, Nicholas, the baby’s father, announced the news of his child’s arrival on Instagram by posting sweet photos of the infant and information on the child’s weight. “My heart couldn’t be more full. Rebecca, you are one tough momma!” he wrote, expressing his profound love and admiration for his wife Rebecca. However, when Evert’s grandson came into this world, she was fighting against the second cancer that was detected earlier last year.

While she was fighting with the second cancer, which was quite unexpected, she found a ray of hope to live and get fit once again, and then she met her newborn grandson.

Evert’s grandson gave her hope of beating cancer

After receiving an initial diagnosis in December 2021, she announced the positive news of being cancer-free in January of this year. Her tenacity and willpower in the face of adversity never cease to motivate supporters and fellow athletes worldwide. Following that, the American tennis great revealed last year that she had a recurrence of ovarian cancer, two years after her initial diagnosis. She recently spoke with the New York Times about her perseverance in overcoming this obstacle and her thoughts about her grandson.

“I’m in love with this little baby already. It makes me want to live even more,” she said. Despite being married three times, this eighteen-time Grand Slam champion’s second husband, Andy Mill, is the father of her three sons. Nicholas Mill married Rebecca, his partner, a year ago. The warmth of these family milestones is enhanced by Evert’s journey through personal and health struggles, emphasizing the enduring bonds and affection that define her life.

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