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Capriati recovering from drug overdose

ESPN staff
June 28, 2010
Jennifer Capriati won the Australian Open twice © Getty Images
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Former world No. 1 Jennifer Capriati is recovering from an accidental overdose of prescribed medication, according to a family spokeswoman.

The 34-year-old was taken to a South Florida hospital early on Sunday morning, spokeswoman Lacey Wickline told The Associated Press, but declined to reveal the medication.

"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," Wickline said. "Jen is recovering fully and stably."

The three-time Grand Slam champion's career was blighted by off-court troubles. Capriati was arrested in 1993 for shoplifting and for possession of marijuana in 1994.

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