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Federer, Serena retire; tennis moves on to Alcaraz, Swiatek

FILE - Roger Federer of Switzerland, kisses the winners' trophy after defeating Andy Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the Mens' Singles Final on Centre Court at Wimbledon Sunday, July 3, 2005. Federer announced Thursday, Sept.15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

FILE - Switzerland's Roger Federer waves during a 100 years of Centre Court celebration on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on July 3, 2022. Federer announced Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 he is retiring from tennis. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Serena Williams, of the United States, motions a heart to fans after losing to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Austrailia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

FILE - Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, right, cheer on the competition during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, the kick off to the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Aug. 24, 2013, in New York. Some older fans in particular — middle-aged, or beyond — said they saw in Williams’ latest run at the 2022 U.S. Open a very human and relatable takeaway. Namely the idea that they, also, could perform better and longer than they once thought possible — through fitness, practice and grit. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Federer, Serena retire; tennis moves on to Alcaraz, Swiatek