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March 21, 2018 – Key Biscayne, Florida, United States Of America – KEY BISCAYNE, FL – MARCH 21: Naomi Osaka of Japan defeats Serena Williams of the United States during the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 21, 2018 in Key Biscayne, Florida. …People: Richard Williams. Naomi Osaka destroys Serena Williams amid debate about pregnancy in 1st round of Miami Open Day 3 – ZUMAs214 20180321_zda_s214_105 Copyright: xSMGx

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March 21, 2018 – Key Biscayne, Florida, United States Of America – KEY BISCAYNE, FL – MARCH 21: Naomi Osaka of Japan defeats Serena Williams of the United States during the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 21, 2018 in Key Biscayne, Florida. …People: Richard Williams. Naomi Osaka destroys Serena Williams amid debate about pregnancy in 1st round of Miami Open Day 3 – ZUMAs214 20180321_zda_s214_105 Copyright: xSMGx
Serena Williams and Venus Williams’ father, Richard Williams aka ‘King Richard’, had ‘secret’ brain surgery. The former tennis coach’s health issues are not a secret, but news about his brain surgery has recently come out as a shock to many fans. Richard Williams is now 80 years old and has been out of the spotlight for a few years now. It was also previously alleged that he was suffering from ‘irreparable brain damage’ and ‘dementia’, as per court documents in Florida.
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Recently, Richard had to visit the court to follow up on a divorce case that he was fighting against his ex-wife Lakeisha Williams. He had earlier stated that Lakeisha forged his signature and borrowed a hefty sum from creditors.
Venus and Serena Williams’ father’s secret surgery revealed by son
Richard’s failing health was justified by the court documents from the divorce case with his ex-wife Lakeisha Williams. Richard Williams’ son, Chavoita LeSane, who is also his power of attorney, has said that ‘King Richard’ is now doing “much, much better” after he underwent surgery in Miami, Florida.

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KEY BISCAYNE, FL – APRIL 01: Richard Williams watches as his daughter Venus Williams plays against Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic during day ten of the Sony Ericsson Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on April 1, 2009 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Chavoita told the U.S. Sun: “He’s definitely okay and happy. After he had the stroke I lived with him for about two years, maybe a little longer. The doctors in Miami did an amazing job, especially with his neuralgia/brain surgery.”
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Richard underwent microvascular decompression (MVD) that is known to work for patients with abnormal compression of a cranial nerve. It helps treat trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, or even hemifacial spasm. The surgery involves splitting open the skull and pushing in a sponge between the artery and nerve, stimulating the pain receptors.
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After undergoing surgery, Richard has made a full recovery. According to LeSane, he “drives again now and cares for himself mostly, he’s truly blessed.” The celebrated coach and father of the Williams sisters is currently living independently in West Palm Beach.
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