October 16th 2024.
Serena Williams, the former tennis star and icon, recently underwent surgery to remove a brachial cyst. She shared her experience with her 1.8 million followers on TikTok, where she revealed that the cyst had grown to the size of a small grapefruit. Williams, who retired from the sport after the 2022 US Open, discovered the lump in her neck back in May and immediately consulted a doctor for tests. Initially, she was told that surgery was not necessary, but as the cyst continued to grow, Williams was encouraged to have it removed in order to avoid any potential risks.
In her TikTok video, Williams explained that she had never heard of a brachial cyst before and was initially told that she did not need to have it removed. However, as it continued to grow, she decided to get more tests and eventually had a biopsy which came back negative. Despite the negative results, her doctors advised her to have the cyst removed as soon as possible due to the risk of infection or leakage. Williams shared the footage of her surgery and expressed her gratitude that everything went well and that she is now healthy.
On her official X page, Williams also mentioned that she missed out on some events and announcements, including Rafael Nadal's retirement, during her recovery. She emphasized that her health always comes first and she is still getting better. While her fans may have been hoping for a comeback, Williams has no immediate plans to return to the sport. After a 27-year career on the WTA Tour, she is now focused on spending time with her family and pursuing other important things in her life.
Williams, who won Wimbledon seven times during her illustrious career, had previously shared a tweet about being ready to hit some balls again, which sparked speculation about a possible return. However, she clarified that she is simply excited to continue playing the sport for fun and is not planning to come out of retirement. She expressed her feelings about her retirement, saying that while she doesn't want it to be over, she is also ready for what's next in her life. As she evolves away from tennis, Williams is looking forward to growing her family and pursuing other important interests.
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