Rick Macci affectionally recalls coaching Williams sisters in early age

Thursday, 28 September 2023 at 07:00

Serena and Venus Williams' early years coach Rick Macci affectionally recalls training with the star duo at a young age.

The Williams sisters dominated the world of women’s tennis for more than a decade and won 30 Grand Slams between them.

Macci, in a post on his official account on social media platform X — previously known as Twitter — recalls what it was like to coach the players who went on to achieve big things.

Read also

“As kids @serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams would Hold Hands Skip and Smile more every day. As the Compton Comets both hands would now hold GRAND SLAM TROPHIES still skipping and would Smile even more every day,” he wrote.

The former world number one Serena is often regarded as the greatest player in the history of women’s singles tennis in the Open era. She has won as many as 23 Grand Slam titles in an illustrious career, the most by any woman’s player.

Read also

Her most successful competition was the Australian Open and Wimbledon where she ended up lifting the title seven times each.

On the other hand, Venus has won seven major titles in her illustrious career. Her most successful competition has been Wimbledon where she lifted the title three times.

Rick Macci

@RickMacci

·Follow

As kids @serenawilliams @Venuseswilliams would Hold Hands Skip and Smile more every day. As the Compton Comets both hands would now hold GRAND SLAM TROPHIES still skipping and would Smile even more every day.

9:07 PM · Sep 26, 2023

Read more on X

Azeem Siddiqui

Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.

He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.

In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.

See author's posts

claps 0visitors 0

Emma Raducanu makes dazzling appearance in Paris Fashion Week

Iga Swiatek’s love affair with bagels continues in 2023