‘Found a Lump’ – Serena Williams Reveals Hidden Health Scare and Updates Fans on Her Current Status After Undergoing Surgery

"Health always comes first," Serena Williams told us that; merely days ago when she unfortunately missed Rafael Nadal's shock retirement announcement. Setting her priorities straight, the American star aired a crucial update surrounding her recent health issues – having escalated to a concerning level.

The 24-time Major winner underwent an MRI for a lump found in her neck earlier this year in May. The birth defect, medically known as a brachial cyst, however, posed no threat to her as claimed by her doctors. But, trouble wasn't looking to leave easily. Taking to her social media, Williams addressed how the lump continued growing to an alarming where she was forced to get tested multiple times, including one biopsy. To much relief, the former World No. 1 confirmed that no life-threatening results were found, but, she has been advised to remove the birth defect.

She wrote, "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 don't need to get it removed if I don'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 feeling so grateful, and fortunate everything worked out, and most of all I'm healthy. I still made it to American doll with Olympia as promised. And yes all is ok."