Tennis champion Venus Williams was diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome in 2011, causing her tennis career to almost grind to a halt. After a rough season of injuries and match withdrawals, she announced she was suffering from the autoimmune disease, telling media she’s suffered chronic depression, swelling, numbness and fatigue, all common symptoms of Sjögren's. The condition severely hindered her athletic performance, ultimately causing her to withdraw from the 2011 US Open in the second round.
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