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The American tennis coach, Richard Williams, was recently training with his daughter, Venus Williams. In a newly emerged video, the duo stunned fans who couldn’t believe the 79-year-old still had it in him.

He has been training the Williams sisters since the age of 5. It is safe to say he is who they get their never-dying attitude from. The video emerged even as rumors of Richard’s health were on the rise. Hence, it was a delight to see the veteran in good shape, hustling on the court with his daughter.

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Fans even took to Twitter to express their love and admiration for the pair.

However, fans were in for an even better surprise as Venus revealed how Richard joined her for ‘every practice session’ possible

Venus Williams faced disappointment at the 2021 Wimbledon Championship

Venus Williams kicked off her 2021 Wimbledon Championship campaign in style. The former World No. 1 recorded her 90th Grand Slam win in the first round of the tournament. However, the senior Williams’ sister couldn’t keep up against 23-year-old Ons Jabeur and lost her next game in straight sets. A disappointed Venus then turned her focus to the mixed-doubles event where she paired up with Australia’s Nick Kyrgios.

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Fans couldn’t contain their excitement at hearing the news of the two personalities teaming up. They were excited and waited impatiently to see them in action together. The crowd expected thorough entertainment in the pair’s first match and it was delivered. However, Nick had to retire from the tournament because of an abdominal injury shortly after, and it was a disappointing tournament for the former Wimbledon Champion.

Read more: WATCH: Serena Williams and Venus Williams Practiced Doubles Tennis Before Wimbledon Championships 2021??

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Agony for Serena Williams

Serena Williams also faced heartbreak at the tournament. Before her shock withdrawal, Serena was the favorite to win the title. However, disaster struck during her first-round match. The 23-time Grand Slam Champion went down in pain after she slipped on the court and injured her right thigh. As a result, Serena’s much-awaited return ended in retirement from the tournament.

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Fans are waiting patiently amidst growing concerns over Serena’s future. The former World No. 1 will not be taking part in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, fans are expecting to see her return at the 2021 US Open. The 39-year-old is currently on her road to recovery and with Richard Williams by her side, fans are hoping for a quicker and better return.

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