“As most people know, I’m a pretty quiet and reserved person,” says former US tennis professional Pete Sampras at the beginning of a statement. “However, the past year has been an exceptionally challenging time for my family and I have decided to share what happened,” he said.<\/p>\n
Writing these words may not have been easy for the 14-time Grand Slam champion. His wife, Bridgette Wilson Sampras, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last December. Since then, the family has been fighting her illness with all her might.<\/p>\n
Since the diagnosis, the 50-year-old has undergone serious surgery and chemotherapy, Sampras’ statement said. She is currently continuing to carry out targeted therapy against the cancer.<\/p>\n
“I would like to ask for thoughts and prayers for our family as Bridgette’s healing process continues,” Sampras said. It was \u201chard to watch\u201d his wife go through \u201csuch a challenge.\u201d He praised his two sons for their commitment to the family and his wife.<\/p>\n
Numerous fans, including tennis great Andy Murray, wrote their well-wishes to Sampras on social networks.<\/p>\n
The former world-class tennis player and the actress, a former Miss Teen USA, married in California in 2000. Three years later, Sampras retired from professional tennis. The couple’s two sons are 18 and 20 years old.<\/p>\n
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras made films such as “Last Action Hero” (1993) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, “Wedding Planner” (2001) with Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez and “Shopgirl” (2005) with Steve Martin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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