Suarez Navarro overcomes Hodgkin lymphoma, ready for WTA comeback
Peter Thompson
April 22, 2021 14:30 MYT
April 22, 2021 14:30 MYT
Carla Suarez Navarro revealed on Thursday she has overcome Hodgkin lymphoma, and the Spaniard is set to resume her tennis career.
The former world number six revealed last September she would undergo six months of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with the rare cancer.
Suarez Navarro vowed at the time to show "positivity in the face of adversity" and the 32-year-old has now announced she is cured.
The 32-year-old posted on social media: "Another step forward. Today I finished my treatment and overcame Hodgkin lymphoma.
"Thanks to all for your warm messages. Every word of support gave me strength during the past few months.
"All my gratitude to healthcare professionals who take care of us every day. I'M CURED!"
Another step forward. Today I finished my treatment and overcame Hodgkin lymphoma. Thanks to all for your warm messages. Every word of support gave me strength during the past few months. All my gratitude to healthcare professionals who take care of us every day. I'M CURED! pic.twitter.com/kF3HwHPh0y — Carla Suárez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) April 22, 2021
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Carla Suarez Navarro announced two years ago that the 2020 season would be her last on the WTA Tour.
However, the WTA said she decided to has abandon that plan and would return to action, confirming her entry for the French Open which begins on May 30 in Paris.