Venus Williams breaks down in tears as she was told she could 'bleed to death'
The 45 year old battled uterine fibroids and had a myomectomy in July the year before. After being away from tennis for a full year, Williams came back with determination at the DC Open, advancing to the round of 16 in singles while making it to the quarter-finals in doubles.
She's now focusing on the upcoming US Open in New York with fierce determination. Williams has secured a wild-card spot to participate in mixed doubles alongside Reilly Opelka and is waiting for confirmation by August 11 about whether she'll compete for the singles championship - a title she's claimed twice before.
Before her Grand Slam comeback, Williams disclosed her alarming health struggle from the previous year that nearly cost her life. Williams returned to tennis at the DC Open last month (Image: Instagram)
"What a difference a year makes! I played my first tournament in over 16 months (thank you @markdein1 @mubadalacitidcopen! ) and I am now preparing to play the @usopen.", reports the Express.
"This post is in celebration of the last day of fibroid awareness month. There can be happy endings!".
"I was told I was inoperable. I was told I could bleed to death on the table. I was told to get a surrogate and forget the hope to carry my own children. I was misdiagnosed. I went untreated for years and years and years. It's so important to advocate for your health!
"I suffered from severe anaemia, debilitating pain, excessive bleeding and abnormally frequent menstrual cycles for many years. It affected my tennis and the trajectory of my career. Venus was told she could 'bleed to death' during her harrowing health battle (Image: Getty)
"I told my story so other women don't have to go through this and so they can get better sooner. Thank you @drshirazian (my hero! ) and @nyulangone for spearheading my pathway to health, getting me back to the sport I love and for helping to build awareness for this very curable issue.
"I play tennis now because I can play healthier than ever, it is a dream come true! Thanks @laralucaslulu @ladyisha01 @andreapreti88 @isabelbrigido_ and Li Fang the dream team that took care of me and my little puppy Harold when I couldn't!".
Williams' candid revelation about her challenging health battle also comes alongside news of her recent engagement to partner Andrea Preti.
The Italian actor and producer was in attendance in the US Capital to witness his fiancée's victorious comeback to tennis.
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