Tennis star Serena Williams 'almost died' after giving birthGETTY IMAGES Serena Williams in action during the 2017 Australian Open. Serena Williams has revealed she "almost died" after experiencing a number of complications following the birth of her daughter, Alexis Olympia. The tennis star said the surgery went smoothly, and before she knew it, Alexis Olympia was in her arms. READ MORE* Serena's struggles raise concerns about Jacinda* Williams to make competitive comeback at Fed Cup* Serena Williams pulls out of Australian OpenBut what followed just 24 hours after giving birth were six days of uncertainty. After more than a year away from the sport, Williams returned to competitive tennis in a low-key Fed Cup doubles match alongside her sister Venus earlier this month.

Source: Stuff February 20, 2018 19:52 UTC