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‘Angry Pit Bull’ Serena Williams’ Vastly Distinct Personality From Sister Venus Detailed by Their Childhood Coach

Published 01/24/2024, 5:37 AM EST

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There is no doubt that the Williams sisters have achieved greatness together! Serena and Venus Williams had an unmatched bond, where sisterhood became the ultimate doubles partnership both on and off the tennis court. Recently, both the sisters came together in a conversation once again when their childhood coach opened up about how a simple high five showcased their different personalities.

Rick Macci has been a part of many stories related to the Williams family. He recently described a key difference between the two sisters, and previously, he had also talked about the only real difference between the two.

Rick Macci opens up about how apart from just one thing, Serena Williams did everything like her sister 

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The American tennis coach, who has watched the Williams sisters before they were even popular, recently opened up about how the personalities that the sisters carried were the total opposite of each other. He recently took to his Twitter account to share his take on how the 42-year-old American tennis legend and her sister were just like ice and fire.

He stated, “@serenawilliams did Everything that big sister @Venuseswilliams did as a kid except one thing. When VW gave me a high five it was like Cheerful Bunny Rabbit. When the little one gave me a high five it was like an Angry Pit Bull!”

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While Macci compared the 23-time Grand Slam champion to an angry bird, he signified that she has always been different from the crowd. On the other hand, he compared her elder sister to a bunny rabbit, who is always happy.

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Moreover, while Serena Williams was quite aggressive on the court and open about what she wanted, Venus had her own calmer way of dealing with situations. But this is not the first time Macci has pointed out the difference between the sisters. Last year, he stated that the only real difference between the legendary sisters that mattered the most.

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The only difference between the legendary sisters!

Both Serena and Venus Williams practiced under this American tennis coach until 1995, when Richard Williams took over the responsibility of coaching his daughters. Last year, in a post, Macci detailed how there is not much difference between the sisters, barring a single major difference.

He highlighted, “The only Real difference between Serena & Venus Williams, is they have a different First name. Amazing two Compton Peas in a Pod and sisters like no other. Both champions on the court BUT even better human beings off the court. Love VEE AND MEEK!” Apart from the fact that the both are good human beings, they also did well in their respective careers, and have always been there for each other.

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Venus and Serena Williams have always stood strong with each other through thick and thin. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Rick Macci’s recent revelation regarding the Williams sisters? Do share your views in the comment section below.

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Watching the biggest sports events have been a part of my life right from my early childhood. Although I have grown up watching a variety of sports, including tennis, cricket, and esports, I have a special connection to tennis. Thus, when it came to building a career in sports journalism, I focused on the racket sport.
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