Former tennis star Jennifer Capriati is recovering and in stable condition after an accidental overdose of prescription medication.
The 34 year-old former World No. 1 was rushed to the Florida hospital early Sunday morning (June 27) after paramedics responded to a call for a possible overdose.
In a statement by Capriati's rep. Lacey Wickline to the Associated Press, "In response to an outpouring of concern and support shown by Jennifer's fans and friends worldwide, we would like to acknowledge that Jen is recuperating at a South Florida hospital from an accidental overdose of medication prescribed to Jen by her personal physician. Jen is recovering fully and stably."
Her career was derailed by drugs, personal issue and she admitted in 2007 that she's suffering from depression and having suicidal thoughts.
Capriati has won 14 professional singles titles and one doubles title.
The 34 year-old former World No. 1 was rushed to the Florida hospital early Sunday morning (June 27) after paramedics responded to a call for a possible overdose.
In a statement by Capriati's rep. Lacey Wickline to the Associated Press, "In response to an outpouring of concern and support shown by Jennifer's fans and friends worldwide, we would like to acknowledge that Jen is recuperating at a South Florida hospital from an accidental overdose of medication prescribed to Jen by her personal physician. Jen is recovering fully and stably."
Her career was derailed by drugs, personal issue and she admitted in 2007 that she's suffering from depression and having suicidal thoughts.
Capriati has won 14 professional singles titles and one doubles title.
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