He said Williams used to question him when he asked her to move her feet while also detailing about those notorious looks that Williams gave him when he was her coach. The Williams sisters at the 2018 US Open - Day 5. 'Listen, she's doing this on her terms. @serenawilliams pic.twitter.com/qAKMIggs6D Rick Macci (@RickMacci) August 9, 2022. All five former World No. Rick Macci's predictions have proven to be correct as both sisters rose to world No. He For the past few decades, the American tennis coach, Rick Macci, has guided and trained some of the greatest players on the WTA circuit. Macci formed a working relationship with their father Richard, one that has been subject to significant commentary and was even mentioned in the recent biopic King Richard. Serena and Venus Williams have won 121 singles tournaments, four mixed doubles tournaments, and occupied more than 300 weeks at number one in singles and doubles. I go how can I get you to move your feet?. This meeting is also re-created in the movie King Richard starring Will Smith. Macci said that it was a very unique trait as most children wouldn't even think of chasing down balls that were hit far away. They have a strong personal and professional bond thanks to Mouratoglous coaching of Williams during her rise to the top. In his assessment, Macci described Sharapova's left-handed groundstrokes as "poetry in motion," adding that she hit the ball better that way as her contact point was in front and there were no hitches. In a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, Serena confirmed there were no plans on her side to return to pro tennis. He is engaging, fun and funny. He is best known for coaching some of the best tennis players in the world, including Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Mary Pierce. The contributions of King Richard were portrayed in the film King Richard. Except for Jennifer Capriatis unfinished portrayal, Macci thought everything was fine. There was an amazing beginning, and an even better ending. No, not at all, Macci replied. Everyone in that box there today. He got the balls from the car and it took him about 20 minutes to get the chain off the basket that was attached around the post so nobody would steal it. Mandatory Credit: Ken Levine /Allsport The Williams sisters are both set to participate in the 2022 US Open, which begins on August 29. He said, I think the athleticism is number one, and then the genetics would be number two. Both Venus and Serena Williams stopped playing on the junior tour despite holding impeccable 63-0 and 46-3 win-loss records and holding the top spots in their respective age categories. Venus and Serena were in the back of it and there must have been three months worth of McDonalds and Burger King wrappers in there, and many Coke cans and bottles, tennis balls all over. He trained the Williams sisters as well as Roddick, Sharapova and Capriati, all grand slam winners. Bachelors degree in English from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi I would say no. #KingRichard #MacciMagic pic.twitter.com/lVlMDLUdwS Rick Macci (@RickMacci) January 17, 2023. Your login session has expired. While talking about the Russian tennis great Maria Sharapova, he said that she was in a bubble. I had seen all the kids and had just come from the Easter Bowl and Id had many kids win every national at that time. However the reality of her retirement appears to already be hitting her as she struggled to contain her emotions in Toronto following her Canadian Open defeat by Belinda Bencic. I was very curious because if someone was that good, from what other people said, I know what good would be. 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Earlier this year, Rick Macci opened up on the experience of coaching the legendary Williams sisters when they were very young. The movie has won over critics and audiences alike. Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Jenny Capriati are on his laundry list of Grand Slam champs and all-time greats that he has worked with, but he has coached so, so many other pros and Division I college players through the years. However, it is commonly believed that coaches of top professional athletes such as Serena Williams can expect to be paid upwards of $400,000 a year for their services. 'I wish I could have played better but Belinda played so well today. Adoring tennis fans took to social media to claim they were emotional after the announcement Tuesday and honored the 40-year-old, describing her as the 'Greatest Of All Time'. But technically they were still a train wreck. I asked, Do you guys sleep in here? He said, Sometimes if I have to. He currently operates the Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. The [], By Randy Walker @TennisPublisher There is nothing worse than when you are locked into playing or watching a great tennis match and there is a delay in play. Then, his two daughters grew up to become two of the greatest players in tennis history. WebLike, Comment & Subscribe For More !! There was a lot of hugging and kissing going on. (goat emoji) @serenawilliams," Macci tweeted. Ripping ground strokes, cross court, down the line, just like a maniac, Rick described Serena Williams performance. Williams is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time due to her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in history, and the status she has held as the worlds top female player for 22 years. Macci is a world-renowned tennis coach who has helped develop the careers of some of the worlds biggest tennis stars, including Serena Williams. Later, he said how he trained and built a player differently as he always looked at the bigger picture. 'It's not an injury, she's not hanging on too long or anything like that, but what I really like it's gonna end at the US Open. Later, he recalled another hilarious incident involving Williams love for fast food. Our guest this week is Coach Rick Macci who you may know from KING RICHARD as the coach of Venus and Serena Williams. Hall of Fame Coach Rick Macci on NBC! Talking Australian open, Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic These @RickMacci thoughts on what coaching really needs to be heard. pic.twitter.com/0Xfn6PjWeG Macci agreed to work with the Williams sisters and the rest is absolute history. Venus and Serena Williams 68-Year-Old Coach Elated After King Richards Surprise Message. 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"It's hard to say. This was definitely different than the luxurious Grenelefe Golf & Tennis Resort, where I was director of tennis. He recently provided an update on how his relationship with the Williams family is now. Rick Macci was the first coach to both Venus and Serena Williams as they were aiming to move up the ranks. 1. The Williams family later moved to Florida, where both the sisters were coached by Macci. Champion tennis coach Rick Macci shares the moment he first saw the sisters play. Serena Williams first met Macci as a nine-year-old when the coach flew down to Compton at the request of her father Richard, who urged him to meet both Serena and Venus. recently featured in the Parenting Aces podcast, the American coach opened up about the quipster side. He then talks about his reunion with both Venus and Serena Williams at the red carpet event for King Richard. He studied at Williams' sixth and latest US Open title came back in 2014. I love the girls, Macci reassures. Williams not only wants to spend more time with her husband, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, and their five-year-old, Olympia, but the 23-time Grand Slam singles winner is hoping for another child. He filled up the basket with balls, and they were all dead balls. They called him King Richard. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. ', Macci sent a special message to Williams as he said: 'You're doing it on your terms. LETS GO!!! He knew who I taught and what Ive done and which kids have won national tournaments, how many times Ive been coach of the year. Ricks dedication and commitment to turning kids into great tennis players is paramount. Play it now! So whether you're looking to learn more about the sport or just stay up-to-date on the latest news, we've got you covered. This is all hype and I cannot believe Im in Compton, California, ruining my weekend. I didnt think they were really that good. 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