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Serena has blood clot removed

FORMER world No.1 Serena Williams had emergency surgery to remove a blood clot from her lungs, a representative for the tennis star said on Wednesday.

Nicole Chabot told People magazine that the 29-year-old American - a 13-time grand slam singles champion - underwent an emergency operation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday and continues to be hospitalised so physicians can monitor her recovery.

``Monday Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at Cedars for a hematoma she suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation,'' Chabot told the magazine.

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