Whenever people hear about tennis, two names come automatically into their minds. These are of Serena Williams and Venus Williams. We associate the sport with the two tennis legends naturally because of their contribution to the rise of the sport.

Had it not been for their father and mentor, Richard Williams, this would not have been possible. He himself learned the tenacity desired to make such legends from his mother about whom he talked in an interview.

Lessons learned by Richard Williams from his mother

Richard Williams gave credit to his mother for his success, and for being the person he is. The host asked where did he learn and got the motivation from? He said, “My mom. She taught me. She said Baby, we as women, sometimes we forget to think, we just don’t think.”

He told zealously what she had said, “But when we start thinking we are the best thinkers in the world and doesn’t matter what problem we have, we are always able to think our way out of it.”

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Richard Williams shared the trick that his mother taught him. He further added, “It’s because of my mom taught me how women can think. She said, You just think like a woman and I’ll guarantee you’ll be her and she was right. A woman can think so well and so that’s why I managed to be so successful, obeying my mom and watching other women.”

Serena Williams and Venus Williams- Torchbearers of these values

These are some core values that we all have seen in the Williams sisters as well. 23-time grand slam winner, Serena Williams, and seven-time grand slam winner, Venus Williams, have inculcated these values.

The tenacity and sportsmanship qualities of both sisters have made them one of the best tennis players in the world. They have been a source of inspiration to many. A movie, ‘King Richard’ was made to pay the tribute to the legendary father who shaped the careers of the two tennis legends.

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Moreover, they have not only spread their influence on the court; they have changed the lives of a lot of people by being leaders off the court as well.