US Open fans surprise Serena Williams with a heartwarming arena card celebration

Tennis fans were not ready to see Serena Williams take her last bow on Monday. In the first round of the 2022 U.S. Open, Williams bested Danka Kovinic, 6-3, 6-3, to move on in the tournament and delay her retirement from tennis.

After entering the arena to an ardent showing from fans and wearing matching outfits with her daughter, Williams was given a post-victory serenade from television host Gayle King. It was a great moment for Williams and fans, especially coming off the high of a strong tournament debut.

Not only that, Billie Jean King also had some inspiring words for Williams too.

And before the ceremony's end, U.S. Open fans got to say their piece to Williams with a surprise, turning the arena into a message of love for the tennis star with a heartwarming card stunt.

Now that's a picture perfect sendoff if there ever was one.