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Venus and Serena Williams are two of the all-time best tennis players. Richard Williams handed them a tennis racket at a very young age. Having little knowledge about the game, Richard learned it before planning out a career for his daughters in the game. He gave his all to the training of girls and ensured to make them world-class athletes.

Recently, a film starring Will Smith as Richard Williams showcases his journey as a wonderful father of legendary daughters. However, the 80-year-old now maintains his distance from public space, back in 2009, in an interview, Richard Williams spoke about his decision to stay away from the media.

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Back in 2009, Richard Williams answered a question regarding his absence from the media. The host asked if he has mellowed down now, as ten years ago he made a lot of headlines but not anymore. I dont make as many headlines because Ive asked parts of the media not to film me no more and I wont do [a lot of] interviews no more,hesaid.

Further, the 80-year-old said he can still make headlines if he wanted to. Also, he claimed that no one will refuse to take his interview if he asks for it.

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No one who wouldnt want to interview me. When I get ready to go speak with [Barack] Obama, that will easily be done. Im Richard Williams. And Richard Williams can do anything he wants to,he said jokingly.

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Serena Williams made a shocking comeback to tennis after a long hiatus of almost a year. She will be participating in the Wimbledon Championship of 2022 and will start her campaign tomorrow. Addressing the media at a pre-tournament press conference, Serena clarified that she had never thought of retirement.

A reporter asked her if she came close to deciding to end her career during her long break. To which she said that she took a break as her body required time to heal from the injury.

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Notably, the 40-year-old injured her hamstring, while playing in last years Wimbledon Championship. Although she has returned now, a lot will still depend on her fitness.

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Richard Williams Can Do Anything Venus and Serena Williams Father Once Made a Hilarious Claim About Meeting Barack Obama - EssentiallySports