‘The Roughest, Toughest, Most Competitive Little Kid’- Serena Williams’ Ex-coach Rick Macci Shares His Emotions About the Legend

Serena Williams, the 23 times Grand Slam champion, is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She has records that will take decades to break. Further, Williams who brought four Olympic gold medals to America is also a very successful businesswoman now. Therefore, how can someone who has watched her since her teenage not be proud?

Rick Macci Serena and Venus’ former coach has always been a well-wisher and admirer of their achievements. In fact, Macci is one of those who spotted their talent at a very early stage. Further, in a recent Tweet, he wrote about how Serena Williams has always been the best. In terms of both personality and profession.

Rick Macci about Serena Williams

Rick Macci, the American tennis coach and former player, is one of the best in the field. He has been named USPTA national coach of the year seven times. Further, Macci has given tennis five World No.1’s including Venus and Serena. Currently, he runs a tennis academy and rightfully flaunts the gem of a player he shaped. Amidst the fire around Serena’s long absence from the court, Macci wrote, “Serena was the nicest, funniest, happy-go-lucky smiling little kid I ever taught off the court.”

“Serena was the roughest, toughest, most competitive little kid I ever taught on the court. GOAT!” He added. The former World no.1 has been keeping out of the circuit for almost a year now. Her last appearance was at the 2021 Wimbledon championship. Where she walked out of the first round because of an injury to her leg.

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Even though she has hinted at a comeback, it isn’t enough to put out the fire.

What is Williams up to these days?

Williams, after shushing the rumors of her retirement and restoring the faith of the fan about her comeback, traveled to Miami. She, along with sister Venus, landed just a day after her husband Alexis Ohanian’s arrival. All three of them were at Miami Grand Prix to witness the beauty of speed and support the British racer, Lewis Hamilton.

Though they failed to cheer the Brit to a victory, their day was eventful. As they got a chance to catch up with their old friends. Following that, Williams, Ohanian, and their four-year-old stepped out to celebrate mother’s day.

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On the occasion of Mother’s day, the trio went out for dinner and Ohanian captured the precious moment in a picture. Later, he shared the image featuring two of the most important ladies of his like and him on Instagram.