Serena Williams’ former coach Rick March recently shared a heartwarming photo of the two together to celebrate her youngest daughter Ginger’s birthday.
Macci is a USPTA Master Professional. He is a seven-time USPTA National Coach of the Year and was inducted into the prestigious USPTA Hall of Fame in October 2017. This makes him the 19th professional and the youngest coach ever to achieve this distinction.
March is an iconic figure in the world of tennis coaching. His innovative, unique, powerful on-field philosophy and passion have left an indelible mark on many players and coaches over the past four decades.
Macci has three daughters – Ginger, Lisa and Farrah Macci. Recently, the tennis coach sent birthday wishes to his youngest daughter Jin Jiefan on social media, whom he affectionately called “Gingerbread.”
“Happy birthday to my youngest daughter Gingerbread,” Rick Macci wrote on his Instagram Story.
‘Same funny guy with epic one-liners’ – Venus and Serena Williams’ former coach Rick March talks recent encounter with legendary dad Richard
Rick March recently shared details of his encounter with Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams.
March coached the Williams sisters during their formative years. Recognizing their daughters’ potential, the family made the crucial decision to move from Compton to West Palm Beach, Florida, when Serena was nine years old.
The decision was motivated by a desire to provide the sisters with unique training opportunities under March, who has trained players such as Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati and Maria Sharapova.
The 68-year-old coached Serena and Venus Williams from 1991 to 1994. However, in 1995, Richard Williams took over as sole coach and stopped sending his daughters to the youth academy.
Madge played a vital role in honing their skills, ultimately propelling them on their remarkable journeys to become two of the most accomplished tennis players in history.
Recently, March shared details of a conversation he had with Richard Williams, painting him as an unusually witty man with a series of unforgettable quips.
“When I was talking to Richard Williams yesterday, he was 100 percent a funny guy with epic lines and said ‘Hey, Rick, how are you feeling?’ I said, ‘That’s awesome. ! ” RW responded. “I told you, if you come to Compton, I won’t let you get shot! ” Macci posted on X (formerly Twitter).
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