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CARLSBAD, CA – AUGUST 3: Richard Williams, father of Venus Williams, watches as she competes against Anna Chakvetadze of Russia during the Day 5 match of the Acura Classic at the La Costa Resort and Spa August 3, 2007 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

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CARLSBAD, CA – AUGUST 3: Richard Williams, father of Venus Williams, watches as she competes against Anna Chakvetadze of Russia during the Day 5 match of the Acura Classic at the La Costa Resort and Spa August 3, 2007 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
Venus Williams and Serena Williams have had the peak of their career and have become tennis legends. This would not have been possible, had it not been for their father, Richard Williams, who laid the groundwork for their astounding careers. However, things have not been so smooth for the father, who is still tangled between lawsuits against his ex-wife, Lakeisha Graham. Nonetheless, for his other son, Chavoita LeSane, Williams is an inspiring figure who is a ball of happiness.
Currently, Richard Williams is battling with both his health and his former wife, Lakeisha Graham. And this is where he stands at the moment.
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Chavoita LeSane breaks down Richard Williams’ current situation
Both Venus and Serena Williams have hailed the crucial role their father has played in their lives. But it is not only them. LeSane, stepbrother of the Williams sisters, believes he is his ray of hope.
In an interview with the US Sun, he stated, “My dad is like a super dad.” Mentioning the current situation between his father and Lakeisha Graham, he stated, “Right now they seem to raise Dylan well together, he’s a happy little boy.” Also, looking at things from a different angle, he said, “My dad’s only issue now is just that he has a hard time communicating. Sometimes he can say no when he means yes. It’s lingering effects from the strokes.”

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WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02: Richard Williams and Lakeisha Graham applaud as Serena Williams of USA competes during the women’s singles semi final match against Elena Dementieva of Russia on Day Ten of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
However, that does not reduce his admiration for his father. He stated, “But he’s super happy, his energy, his smile is contagious.”
Apart from that, he also talked about his contentious relationship with Graham, his stepmother. As per him, she has yelled at him regarding the legal battle.
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Serena Williams and family are not ready to excuse Lakeisha Graham
The father of the tennis legends is not ready to bid adieu to his property at Palm Gardens, Florida. The mansion, where his two daughters grew up, is close to his heart.
In the interview with The Sun, Chavoita stated that his stepmother forged Richard Williams’ signature to take money away from him. With his ailing conditions, Williams just wants to finalize his divorce and get his family home back.
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Do you think Williams will succeed in getting his family home back, given Graham’s persistence? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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