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The tennis world went into complete shock when Chris Evert, a legend of the game, announced that her cancer had returned. After announcing herself as cancer-free earlier in January, now surprised everyone with her shocking revelation. However, as the news went viral, the tennis world joined hands as they extended their heartfelt support to the legend of the game.

Joining the likes was none other than the current world number 1, Iga Swiatek. In a recent revelation, the Polish international, in her tweet, extended her support to the American legend who needs all the wishes in the world for a speedy recovery.

Iga Swiatek sends a strong supportive message to Chris Evert who is battling cancer

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The tennis world joined together as they sent heartfelt wishes to former WTA star Chris Evert, who’s fighting cancer. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) shared a sweet photo and sent her best wishes while hoping for a speedy recovery. This tweet filled her with emotions and Evert reposted it with the caption “thank you.”

Then, the current best player in the world, Iga Swiatek, joined in. She sent a strong message, saying “Stay Strong.” It was a really nice thing to do that showed how tennis players stick together and support each other.

Thus, this sweet message by Iga Swiatek reflects the kind of personality she has and how she has always been upfront and supportive to her fellow players and even the legends of the game.

However, not long before, Chris Evert took to Twitter to share a photo of her with her best friend Martina Navratilova where the two shared some quality time while enjoying a great dinner.

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Chris Evert thanks Martina Navratilova for her heartfelt support

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In a recent revelation, Chris Evert took to Twitter to share a photo of her along with her best friend Martina Navratilova. The two enjoyed a great dinner, after which Evert came ahead and thanked her friend for the food. She took to Twitter to post the photo of the two. “We’re in this together! 💪🏼👊🙏 Thanks for the delicious food ⁦ @Martina ⁩ ❤️,” posted Evert while attaching a beautiful picture of the two.

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Thus, Evert, who has been battling Ovarian cancer for the second time, received heartfelt wishes from all around the world. Not only did her dearest friend Martina Navratilova join her, but Iga Swiatek also came ahead and extended her support to the legend of the game. To add cherry to the top, the WTA tour also did not shy away from wishing her the best recovery on behalf of all the players.

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