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The American Tennis Association is building a brand new Tennis and Education Complex in Florida. It is expected to be fabulous and will include a museum, offices and a new Hall of Fame.
The father and Coach of two of the most famous female tennis players and athletes in American History, Venus and Serena Williams – Richard Williams will be the Very First person Inducted in the Hall of Fame.
He will be recognized for his success for coaching the famous sister from their early childhood to both players becoming the No. 1 player in the world, and at times becoming the No. 1 player and No. 2 player at the same time.
ATA Education Foundation President and former President of the ATA, Dr. Franklyn Scott said of the induction:
“This year we recognize ATA’s value as a historic organization, and there’s no better way of doing that than to honor a man whose legacy is built upon the propitious parenting and coaching of his two daughters, both of whom have blossomed into top-tier doyens. These successful women have traveled beyond the stars thanks to their instilled determination and training while breaking plenty of barriers along the way. It is for the significance of Richard Williams in Venus and Serena’s athletic prowess and intellectual know-how that we would like to honor him as our first Hall of Famer.”
