“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 way of chemotherapy and continues with focused upkeep remedy.

“It’s arduous to look at somebody you like undergo a problem like this. Nevertheless, seeing our boys step up and be such robust supporters of Bridgette, myself and one another has been superb. “Watching Bridgette proceed to be an unimaginable mother and spouse by way of all of it, has been inspiring. I’ve additionally realized that it is rather arduous to succeed in for help when one thing is just too arduous 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.”

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Sampras and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, a former actress, had been wed in 2000. They’ve two sons, 20-year-old Christian and Ryan, 18.

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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.

Sampras devoted his memoir, A Champion’s Thoughts, to his spouse and their youngsters writing “For my spouse, Bridgette, and boys, Christian and Ryan: you have got fulfilled me in a means that no variety of Grand Slam titles or tennis glory ever might.”

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