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Wimbledon finalist Dabrowski reveals cancer surgery

WIMBLEDON finalist Gabriela Dabrowski revealed today she played through the 2024 season while receiving treatment for breast cancer.
The 32-year-old Canadian had kept her diagnosis in April a secret but detailed the battle she has been through in a lengthy Instagram post.
Dabrowski said: “I know this will come as a shock to many, but I am OK and I will be OK. Early detection saves lives.”
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