Published 02/08/2023, 8:41 AM EST
Tough times never last, tough people do! This common saying may have helped many people during tough times. However, this American tennis player lived it thoroughly. And consequently, after her confession about the difficult circumstances, many tennis stars came out in her support. And one of them was the former World No.1, Chris Evert.
Evert has always assured her support to the tennis stars. And recently, after a heartwarming open confession of the current World No. 4 about her family, and their subsequent struggles last year. Evert made sure to rally her support for the American tennis star, Jessica Pegula, and her family. As they wait for the tough times to pass.
Chris Evert supports Jessica Pegula and her family as Buffalo Bills co-owner recovers
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Recently, World No.4 WTA star, Jessica Pegula, opened up about her family’s struggle after her mother, Kim Pegula suffered a cardiac arrest. And the tragedy with the Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, acted as a catalyst, as the American tennis star, revealed her mother’s tough recovery.
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Post the French Open finalist’s statement, detailing her struggle after Roland Garros and subsequently winning her first WTA 1000 title last year in Guadalajara, Mexico, with a heavy heart; the 18-time Grand Slam champion extended her support while applauding her mother’s resilience.
She said, “Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking and heartwarming story, Jessie. Your mother is incredible and resilient. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way…🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️”
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It’s a long road to recovery for the president and owner of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Although, in the words of the French Open doubles finalist, Kim’s recovery has been on an upward trend; this tragedy felt like a full circle when the Buffalo Bills’ safety also suffered from cardiac arrest.
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It has been a tragedy whirlpool for the Pegula family. First Jessica saw her mother go through a nasty cardiac arrest, and her recovery. And added to that, seeing the Buffalo Bills safety going through the same trauma mid-match, was unbearable for the World No.4. Consequently, the American tennis star ended up feeling sick to her stomach while getting ready to attend a tennis event; However, this also motivated Pegula to open up about her mother’s cardiac arrest.
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As, both Kim Pegula and Damar Hamlin recover from their tough times. We wish their families and well-wishers all the luck and strength!