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Another life lesson Gold nugget. “Richard Williams always had a Heart of GOLD” – Venus and Serena Williams’ ex-coach hails their father’s role in their Olympic success
Venus Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci recently praise their father and mentor Richard Williams for his role in their success in Olympics.
Richard Williams has consistently stirred controversy within the tennis community due to his unconventional coaching approach, outspoken nature and confrontations with both the media and authorities. But he had also a heart of gold, according to Macci, the renowned coach who worked with Venus and Serena 1991 to 1995 at his academy in Florida.
Macci who has also coached other top players Andy Roddick and Sofia Kenin, took to social media on Saturday, February 24 to share his admiration gratitude for Richard.
“Richard Williams always had a Heart of GOLD. Another life lesson Gold nugget why his Comptons Crushers won GOLD,” Macci wrote on X (formerly Twitter).