Serena Williams Recovering After Surgery

“I am still recovering, but getting better. Health always comes first,” Serena said.
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The tennis community is sending out support and best wishes toĀ Serena Williams in herĀ recovery from surgery.

Former world No. 1 Serena shared her recovery from surgery to remove a cyst from her neck in a video she posted to TikTok.

Serena also shared this update on X.

“So many things I missed like @glamourmag Woman of the Year awards, @RafaelNadal retirement and I am still recovering, but getting better,” Serena posted. “Health always comes first.” T

he 43-year-old Serena, who won 73 career singles titles, said in the video she first noticed a lump on her neck last May.

“Back in May I found a lump showing on my neck,” Serena said in the TikTok video. “I immediately went to the doc got a MRI and was told I have a brachial cyst. Have you ever heard of that?

“They said I donā€™t need to get it removed if I donā€™t want. So I did not get it but it kept growing. I decided to get more tests, and three tests and one biopsy later everything is still negative but doctors advised I get it removed ASAP because it was the size of a small grapefruit and it could get infected or worse leak.”

@serena Back in May I found a lump showing on my neck. I immediately went to the doc got a mri and was told I have a brachial cyst. Have you ever heard of that? They said I donā€™t need to get it removed if I donā€™t want. So I did not get it but it kept growing. I decided to get more test and 3 test and one biopsy later everything is still negative but doctors advised I get it removed asap because it was the size of a small grapefruit and it could get infected or worse leak. So this is me removing it. I am feelimg so grateful, and fortunate everything worked out, and most of all Iā€™m healthy. I still made it to American doll with Olympia as promised. And yes all is ok. šŸ™šŸæšŸ™šŸæ #fyp #foryourpage #serenawilliams #mom ā™¬ original sound – Serenawilliams

Serena said the procedure to remove the cyst was successful.

“So this is me removing [the cyst],” Serena said. “I am feelimg so grateful, and fortunate everything worked out, and most of all Iā€™m healthy.”

It’s been a busy time for the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Serena was named Woman of the Year by Glamour and stars on the cover of Essence.Ā Ā