Richard Williams (tennis coach)
Richard Dove Williams Jr. (born February 14, 1942)[1] is an American tennis coach. He is the father of Venus and Serena Williams. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.[2]
In July 2016, Williams suffered from multiple strokes.[3]
A movie about Williams, named King Richard was released in 2021 with Will Smith playing Williams.[4]
Richard Williams (tennis Coach) Media
Williams with his daughters shortly after Serena Williams' victory in the 2012 Wimbledon Championships
References
- ↑ Edmondson, Jacqueline (2005). Venus and Serena Williams: A Biography. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 14. ISBN 0-313-33165-0.
- ↑ Williams, Richard (April 20, 2014). "Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena, reveals tough childhood that included disguising as a Klansman in 'Black and White: The Way I See It'". New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/venus-serena-williams-father-reveals-tough-childhood-black-white-article-1.1762359. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ↑ "Wife: Richard Williams had stroke, needs therapy". ESPN.com. July 16, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Before Richard Was King…". WLM Tennis. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
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