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 | Serena Williams: I was dying13-06-2011 |
Fourfold champion of Wimbledon Serena Williams admitted that the fear that lived in February, has made him rethink his career. Williams was an emergency surgery after doctors discovered her pulmonary embolism, and is now back on court tournament in Eastbourne. Her first opponent will be home first rocket Tsvetana Pironkova.
"I was dying, literally," said Serena. "Many people die from this because I do not understand even that have it. I thought I'm just not in shape. I thought you just have to go back in the gym. Doctors told me that within a day or two would be very dangerous. He might even end my career. God was with me this time, and fortunately recovered. "
"Now look at things day to day, do not expect too much of myself at the beginning of my return to the court. I'm just happy that I will be racing. I hope at Wimbledon I'm already in shape, "she added. "At least for the second week of the tournament where I hope to reach."