I was close to being killed so many times, a hell of a lot

Richard Williams, father of Serena and Venus Williams, candidly discussed his experiences with racism in America, revealing close encounters with death due to racism. He aimed to toughen his daughters’ mentality by raising them in challenging environments, such as Compton. The family faced racism during the Indian Wells tournament in 2001, leading to a boycott and a vow from Richard never to return due to threatening comments he overheard.

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