The world will forever remember Venus and Serena Williams. The sisters were among the most dominant forces in women’s tennis across the 2000s and 2010s. Thanks to Reinaldo Marcus Green’s 2021 film, King Richard, the world now is well aware of their father’s role in their development. Few though give any importance to Oracene Price, the mother of the iconic duo, who had a huge role to play in their climb to the pinnacle of women’s tennis.

In a recent Instagram post shared by S by Serena, Serena Williams’ successful clothing brand, the tennis legend shed light on Oracene Price’s influence on her and Venus. The 41-year-old also claimed that she was going to teach young Olympia everything that she learned from her mother.

Serena Williams pays special tribute to Oracene Price for the upcoming Mother’s Day

When Venus and Serena started playing tennis at a tender age, people of color tended to steer clear of the sport. The undercurrent of racial discrimination affected the Williams sisters as well. It led to them being pulled out from participating in tournaments by their father. Their mother, Oracene Price, however, prevented it from derailing the sisters’ dreams.

In the Instagram post, Serena wrote, “My mom instilled in us to be confident women, to really believe in ourselves, be proud of our heritage, our hair, and our bodies.” She went on to write, “That was something that was really important for her to teach us. I’m definitely teaching it to my daughter.”

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The passionate post also announced some great discounts on gifts for mothers. It featured the caption, “We’re celebrating motherhood in style. 🤍 TODAY ONLY 🤍 search “mother” on our site for specially-priced GOAT gifts for mom. The GOAT in your life will thank you! 🐐”

‘You Just Have to Leave Them Alone’ – Serena Williams’ Mother Oracene Price Explains How She Kept Serena Williams’ Temper in Check

What was Oracene Price’s role in propelling her daughters to the top?

Most of the world knows Oracene Price as the mother of the Williams sisters. However, few know that she was just as important to them as their father Richard Williams. While Richard Williams undoubtedly possessed greater technical proficiency, it was Oracene Price who nurtured the sisters’ outside interests.

Oracene Price was also instrumental in reinforcing the importance of being poised under pressure in her daughters. The story of Oracene Price as a mother and a coach of the Williams sisters is nothing short of inspirational.

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