We’re happy to hear that Jennifer Capriati is recovering from her prescription pill overdose on Sunday, but the former tennis great has a long road to recovery says a friend. Former professional tour player Justin Gimelstob told The Early Show on CBS this morning that his pal “has a huge void that she needs to fill” in life, now that sports are no longer an option. “She’s in tremendous pain physically and mentally. She struggled with depression, and it’s a tough story,” Gimelstob said. Exactly, Sports Illustrated: Jennifer Capriati was only 13 when she debuted on the women’s tour. That’s the problem she now faces. Capriati may own three Grand Slam titles and a Gold Medal, but the 34-year old never enjoyed a regular childhood and the “social interaction” to help her later in life, added Gimelstob: “She said tennis gives her structure. Without that, that’s when the problems ensue, and she’s had trouble finding an identity and a sense of purpose.” A somewhat apt comparison could likely be made here between Capriati and Lindsay Lohan , couldn’t it? The latter fell off the rails as her movie career fell apart. In closing, Gimelstob said Capriati’s mother is remaining as positive as she can: “[Jennifer’s mom] is a very religious woman. She said God is good [and] God is taking care of [Jen].”
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Friend Describes "Tremendous Pain," Struggle of Jennifer Capriati