PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former tennis star Jennifer Capriati is expected to make a full recovery after an accidental overdose of prescription medication, a family rep said Monday.
According to the Associated Press, the 34-year-old Capriati was rushed to a South Florida hospital early Sunday morning.
"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," Capriati's spokeswoman, Lacey Wickline, told AP in a statement. "Jen is recovering fully and stably."
No other details were provided.
The child prodigy was once the No. 1 women's player in the world, but her career went into a nosedive as she battled drug problems. Her career highlights include three Grand Slam singles titles – Australian Open (2001, 2002) and French Open (2001). She also won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.
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