In a candid TikTok video, Serena Williams shared a remarkable update straight from her hospital bed. After a recent surgery to remove a branchial cyst the size of a grapefruit, the tennis icon reassured fans that she’s on the mend and feeling incredibly thankful. “In May, I felt a lump on my neck,” Serena explained, describing the moment she first discovered the cyst. Despite initially deciding against surgery, the growth continued, leading doctors to recommend urgent removal to prevent possible infection or other complications.
Reflecting on the operation and her journey through the health scare, Serena’s relief was palpable: “I feel so grateful and lucky that everything went well and, above all, that I am healthy. Now everything is fine.”
This revelation follows Serena’s recent reflections on life after tennis, where she admitted she’s still adjusting to life beyond the court. “I’ve been in the spotlight 24/7 for 27 years… it’s different now, but it’s time to figure out how all of this has affected me,” she shared with ET. Now, Serena is channeling the intensity she brought to the court into her role as a mother, using this new chapter to find herself outside the world of competitive sports.
