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Richard Dove Williams Jr. [1] (born February 14, 1942) [2] is a former American tennis coach and the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
The film stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams (both of whom served as executive producers on the film), with Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal in supporting roles.
Nov 19, 2021 · For years during the trailblazing tennis careers of his daughters Venus and Serena, Richard Williams was an animated public presence—waving signs from the crowd, offering bombastic...
Apr 25, 2024 · Richard Williams remained an early coach and trainer in his daughters, Venus and Serena’s lives through their childhood and well into their professional careers.
May 1, 2024 · King Richard emphasizes the father's role in raising Venus & Serena Williams. The film portrays Richard Williams' dedication to his daughters' tennis careers.
Nov 19, 2021 · Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri recalled that “They all thought Richard was crazy. But he did something no one else did. He kept them back from tournaments and taught them technique and...
Richard Williams, father and former coach of Serena and Venus Williams, is set to be honored by the American Tennis Association on Wednesday night as he becomes the first inductee of the organization’s Hall of Fame.
Nov 16, 2021 · Played by Will Smith, Richard Williams was coach, dad, and promoter of the girls, training with them on broken-down public courts in 1990s South Los Angeles, collecting discarded balls, and...
Nov 17, 2021 · King Richard tells how Richard Williams doggedly pursued professional tennis careers for his daughters, Venus and Serena. His methods may have kept them from the burnout that ends many careers.
Nov 19, 2021 · The biopic King Richard shows us how the father of Venus and Serena Williams fought to ensure their place as tennis champions.
