Serena Williams, a former World No 1 and 13-time Grand Slam singles champion, had emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her lungs, a representative for the tennis star said yesterday
Serena Williams, a former World No 1 and 13-time Grand Slam singles champion, had emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her lungs, a representative for the tennis star said yesterday.
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Nicole Chabot told People magazine that the 29-year-old American underwent an emergency operation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday and continues to be hospitalized so physicians can monitor her recovery.
"Last week, Serena suffered from a pulmonary embolism which was discovered upon her return to L.A. She had been in New York for doctor appointments for the ongoing issues with her foot.
In a message on the social microblogging network Twitter, Williams posted the note "Tough day" just after midnight Wednesday morning in Los Angeles.
The news about Williams was a stunner to World No 2 Kim Clijsters, the reigning two-time US Open champion who last night tweeted, "Just read about Serena!!!! Very scary, hope she is ok! fingers crossed!" ufffd
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