In a video uploaded by the ATP on Twitter, players heaped praise on the 23-time Grand Slam champion and thanked her for her contribution to tennis.
The video starts with Felix Auger-Aliassime thanking Serena Williams for inspiring him and many others, and for her contributions to the sport.
World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev wished Serena a happy retirement and called her an amazing champion.
Frances Tiafoe had a touching message for Serena Williams, in which he thanked her for taking him under her wing and said that it was unbelievable to be able to call her a friend.
The 24-year-old also called Serena a true icon and said that she was the only reason he was able to play tennis. Tiafoe stated that if he could have even a quarter of the career she had, he would call that a hell of a career.
Grigor Dimitrov, who is a good friend of both the Williams sisters, said that he could only wish Serena lots of health as he knew what lay ahead.
Serena Williams will play Danka Kovinic in the first round of the US Open
Serena Williams will appear at the US Open for the final time and will face Danka Kovinic in the first round. If the 40-year-old wins, she will be up against either Jaquelin Cristan or second seed Anett Kontaveit in the second round.
The American has one a sole match on tour this season, against Nuria Parrizas-Dias at the Canadian Open, while having lost three matches. The American has also partnered with her sister Venus to play the doubles event at the New York Major ahead of her retirement.
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