| Birth Day | February 16, 1942 |
| Birth Place | Shreveport, LA |
| Richard Williams age | 82 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Richard Williams, renowned as a tennis coach in Los Angeles, has gained significant acclaim and financial success through his illustrious career. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be a staggering $20 million. Known for his exceptional coaching skills and ability to nurture talent, Williams has mentored some of the greatest tennis players of all time, including his daughters, Serena and Venus Williams. His dedication and expertise have not only propelled him to the forefront of the tennis coaching world but also garnered him considerable earnings, making him a prominent figure in both the sport and financial realms.
Father and coach of the tennis duo Venus and Serena Williams.
He decided to make his daughters into tennis stars after seeing the great Romanian player Virginia Ruzici on TV.
When Serena won her first U.S. open in 1999 he did a victory dance in the NBC broadcast booth.
He was married to Berry Johnson from 1965 to 1973 and they had two daughters and three sons. He then married Oracene Price, the mother of Serena and Venus, in 1980. He and Oracene divorced in 2002.
He often noted the press interviews that tennis is still an overwhelmingly white sport, and his daughter Venus Williams was the first black woman to be ranked #1.
