During the interview, Isha recalled that she, alongside her sisters Lyndrea and Yetunde Price, knew from early on that Venus and Serena were going to be successful, since the two “really enjoyed” playing the sport as children.
The 46-year-old lawyer further talked about how the neighborhood she and her family grew up in was far from ideal. The Californian city of Compton was often subjected to shooting and gun violence back in the day.
Price revealed that her father would often encourage Venus and Serena Williams to focus on tennis and not let the violence distract them.
My mom and dad wanted Serena Williams and I to be champions in life: Venus Williams
Venus and Serena Williams recently appeared on ‘Red Table Talk’, a talk-show hosted by actor Will Smith. The sisters spoke about their parents’ teachings and how it helped them forge successful careers.
Venus Williams began by saying that her parents encouraged her and her sisters to tackle whatever adversity came their way. She and Serena Williams, therefore, started approaching tennis the same way they approached life – refusing to accept defeat and always finding a way to win.
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