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Richard Dove Williams Jr. (born February 14, 1942) is a former American tennis coach and the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
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- Richard Dove Williams Jr.
- 21(S-V)-2(V)-5(S) (28 titles)
- February 14, 1942 (age 81), Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Nov 19, 2021 · King Richard: Understanding the Real Richard Williams, Father and Coach to Venus and Serena. The Williams family cooperated with Will Smith and King Richard ’s filmmakers to make sure they...
Nov 17, 2021 · The new movie "King Richard" tells the story of how Richard Williams, a Black man who grew up in the Jim Crow South, forced the white world of tennis to pay attention to his daughters,...
- Elizabeth Blair
Nov 19, 2021 · ‘King Richard’ stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis on the pressures and joy of portraying living icons and finding the emotional truth of Richard and Oracene Williams’ relationship. Nov. 14...
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- Staff Writer
Apr 26, 2024 · Learn about the couple who raised and coached the tennis stars, from their meeting at a bus stop to their divorce and their roles in King Richard movie. Find out how they supported their daughters' careers, faced racism and tragedy, and had different parenting styles.
Jul 19, 2022 · Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, shares his story from Shreveport to Compton in this thoughtful documentary. The film explores his vision, challenges, and controversies as a sports parent and a tennis pioneer.
Nov 16, 2021 · His story is the heart of the new film “King Richard,” opening in U.S. movie theaters and HBO Max on Friday, and made with the backing of the Williams family and a rousing song by Beyonce.
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