Despite Venus Williams’ Intense Persuasion, Coach Carefully Maneuvers Through a Tight Serena Williams’ question – ‘Not Good Enough’

Recently, in a YouTube video, Venus Williams indulged in a talk with her coach, Eric Hechtman; discussing a wide range of topics. However, one particular question from the 7-time Grand Slam champion got the coach in a fix. Although he cleverly tried to evade it, the answer evidently wasn’t what the American tennis legend wanted to hear.

Venus Williams and her younger sibling, and perhaps the tennis GOAT, entered the tennis circuit as teenagers. And then for almost over two decades, amassing 44 Grand Slam titles, the sisters have entered into the history books of tennis. Particularly the younger one, Serena Williams, who has claimed a staggering 23 Grand Slam.

So, when Venus Williams tried to get a positive response to a certain question, how did the coach react?

When Venus Williams didn’t get a satisfactory response from her coach:

During their conversation, the 7-time Grand Slam champion asked her coach, Hechtman, a question about them being in a compatible coaching relationship. However, she didn’t stop just there. After asking that, she stealthily put out an open-ended statement, fishing for a positive response from her coach. She asked, “Why do you think we work so well together? I’m sure you like me more than Serena, right?”

Hechtman, although didn’t answer in the affirmative, as the American tennis legend had anticipated. But he certainly avoided a collision between sisters by aiming for the middle ground. He replied, “Umm, you know those are questions. I like you both, and you both are very different.”

However, the elder Williams’ sister was unsatisfied with the response, as she further replied, “It’s not good enough but ok!” relenting to further discuss the topic.

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Hechtman shared the similarities and differences

Further, in answering Venus’ first question, the coach explained why they work well together. He said, “I think we work well, coz we are similar but also very different.” To which, the 7-time Grand slam champion asked him to shed further light on the similarities.

Hechtman detailed their similar and different traits, which have helped them in forming a seamless coaching relationship. He further added, “Similar in the sense that we are straight to the point, no beating around the bush, there is no hidden agenda in an answer; unlike some other people. And the difference I think, you know, she’s a very social person really likes the scene and what not. And I kind of like my own time”

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Although Venus couldn’t get a satisfactory answer from her coach, the duo is working together with great synergy toward their next goal – The Australian Open. We wish them the best of luck for the first major of the year!

What do you think about who is better, Serena or Venus? Do let us know in the comment!