As a Grand Slam champion, Pete Sampras let his racquet do the speaking.
Now, Sampras is asking assist from followers—your prayers and optimistic ideas for his household—as his spouse, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, battles ovarian most cancers.
In a press release issued by the ATP, Sampras shared spouse Bridgette’s ongoing struggle with most cancers and requested for prayers.
“As most have come to know, I’m a fairly quiet and personal particular person. Nevertheless, this previous yr has been an exceptionally difficult time for my household and I’ve determined to share what’s been happening,” Sampras mentioned. “Final December, my spouse, Bridgette, was identified with ovarian most cancers. Since then, she has had main surgical procedure, pushed by chemotherapy and continues with focused upkeep remedy.
“It’s onerous to look at somebody you’re keen on undergo a problem like this. Nevertheless, seeing our boys step up and be such robust supporters of Bridgette, myself and one another has been wonderful. “Watching Bridgette proceed to be an unbelievable mother and spouse by all of it, has been inspiring. I’ve additionally realized that it is extremely onerous to achieve for assist when one thing is just too onerous to speak about.
“With that mentioned, I’ll finish this by humbly asking for good ideas and prayers for our household as Bridgette continues to thrive on her therapeutic journey. thanks.”
A message from Pete 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZReXGOCUQs
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 29, 2023
Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Sampras and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, a former actress, have been wed in 2000. They’ve two sons, 20-year-old Christian and Ryan, 18.
A former Miss Teen USA winner, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras went on to a profitable performing profession with roles in Final Motion Hero, Billy Madison, Nixon and I Know What you Did Final Summer season.
