Foot Procedure Keeps Serena Out of Thailand Event

December 19, 2012 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Serena_01_5
Photo credit: Kenneth B. Goldberg

American Serena Williams has had surgery on her big toes and withdrew from an exhibition match against top-ranked Victoria Azarenka in Thailand. Florida podiatrist Jeffrey Rockefeller said Serena ”was treated for a chronic foot disorder which involved minor procedures on both of her great toes.” Dr. Rockefeller said Serena needs to minimize activity to fully recover.

Serena, recently named WTA Player of the Year after winning Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and London Olympics, was replaced by Li Na for the exhibition on Dec. 29 in Hua Hin. Serena is slated to play world’s top-ranked Victoria Azarena at Madison Square Garden on March 4 at the 2013 BNP Paribas Showdown. 


Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Centercourt

Long Island Tennis Magazine March/April 2026