‘Spend Every Bit of Money’ – Venus and Serena Williams’ Mother Oracene Price’s Royal Confession Once About Life Post Daughters’ Retirement

Venus and Serena Williams are one of the brightest stars of tennis. They have had a long journey filled with ups and downs. However, the strong foundation their parents laid helped them in coping with every stage of life. Richard Williams and Oracene Price gave their all to make their daughters the toughest and best skill-wise.

They played their part so well that now they don’t have to worry about Serena and Venus anymore. Both Richard and Oracene are free to live their lives on their own accord with no tension of supporting their daughters if needed, especially financially. In fact, Price wants to enjoy her life to the fullest and spend her entire earnings in this life only.

Oracene Price’s plans regarding her fortune

Price in an interview around 12 years ago, when Venus and Serena were ruling the courts, spoke about her future plans. She said, “I’m trying to spend every bit of money I have before I die.”

“Because I don’t wanna leave it with kids to spend. You know what I mean. I wanna enjoy it,” she added. Price alongside her ex-husband, Richard, trained the Williams sisters during their teenage days.

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Thereafter, they welcomed world-renowned tennis coach Rick Macci to the team and polished the girls’ skills to the extent that they established themselves on professional tours in just the span of a few years. Serena debuted a year after Venus and alongside her started a new era of tennis.

Venus and Serena Williams’ achievements

Venus turned pro in 1994 at the age of 14 and claimed her first Grand Slam title in the year 2000. She marked the Wimbledon Championships under her name and riding high on form claimed the US Open as well. Thereafter, she defended both her titles in the next season and claimed the World no.1 spot.

The seven-times Grand Slam champion currently sits on a pile of 49 singles and 22 doubles titles. Further, along with Serena, she claimed 14 doubles majors trophies and  3 doubles Olympic gold medals.

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Speaking of Serena, she holds Open Era’s all-time record of Grand Slam victories. The 23 times Grand Slam champion has touched the millstone of 100 wins on the hard courts of US Open. She was just two matches away from doing so in Wimbledon. Also, the 41-year-old has held the ranking of world no.1 for a record 319 weeks.