Serena Williams is on the street to restoration after having a process performed to take away a branchial cyst that was “the dimensions of a small grapefruit” from her neck. In a video that she posted to social media, Williams revealed that the cyst was efficiently eliminated and “all is OK.”
Within the put up, Williams revealed that she found a lump on her neck again in Could, and had an MRI carried out shortly after. She was knowledgeable that she did not must get it eliminated instantly, however Williams acknowledged that “it stored rising.”
Extra testing of the cyst revealed that it was destructive for most cancers, however her docs knowledgeable Williams that she ought to get the cyst eliminated.
“So that is me eradicating it. I’m feeling so grateful, and lucky every thing labored out, and most of all I am wholesome,” William mentioned in a video.
William also posted that she is “nonetheless recovering, however getting higher. Well being all the time comes first.”
Williams, 43, introduced her retirement from skilled tennis in September 2022, which got here shortly earlier than competing on the 2022 US Open. The 2022 US Open ended up being her closing Grand Slam match.
Over time, Williams secured 23 Grand Slam titles in singles competitors, which was essentially the most of any girl. She additionally received 14 Grand Slam doubles titles along with her sister, Venus. Williams’ closing Grand slam singles title got here when she received the 2017 Australian Open.
