Billie Jean King, left, meets with Serena Williams, of the United States, after Williams defeated Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament Aug. 29, 2022, in New York. Pioneering player King, now 78, said Williams gives older fans and players hope and “a pep in their step.” Williams, who plays again on Friday, has hinted that this Open is her last major tournament. AP Photo/John Minchillo, File
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine if they could bottle a potion called “Just Serena.” That was Serena Williams’ succinct,…