A 12-Year-Old Jennifer Capriati Would Beat Venus and Serena Williams, Says Coach Rick Macci

American tennis player Serena Williams and sister Venus have ruled this sport for years. However, not many realize the struggle these athletes go through. They have been training for ages and at times make sacrifices at a really young age. 

They have been coached by Rick Macci who was instrumental in grooming these supreme athletes at a young age. Recently, the former coach reflected on one of the rivals of Serena and Venus. 

Young Jennifer Capriati was better than Venus and Serena Williams  

He was talking about former star Jennifer Capriati. Rick felt that when they were young, Capriati was more dominant and could have beaten both the Williams sisters. 

Macci spoke on this subject and stated, “Jeniffer was just mind-boggling. I tell this to people all the time, a 12-year-old Capriati would be a 12-year-old Serena or Venus because she was just more mature and had better technique at a young age. So it’s not where you start, it’s just like life where you finish. So the parents want it all now, they want the kid to win every match, go undefeated and be the best. There is no correlation. I mean if you’re having success early on I guess that’s better than nothing.”

Back in the day

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Venus & Serena with Jennifer Capriati

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— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) May 11, 2021

However, the American coach felt it is not just how you begin but also how you construct your career all along the entire journey. He also added that parents are constantly behind their children deriving success instantly. 

Coming to tennis, both Williams sisters had dismal performances this season. They performed below their usual standards. However, they pulled out of the US Open due to injuries.

372178 06: FILE PHOTO: Richard Williams, center, with his daughters Venus, left, and Serena 1991 in Compton, CA. Serena and Venus Williams will be playing against each other for the first time July 6, 2000 in the tennis semifinals at Wimbledon. (Photo by Paul Harris/Online USA)

 On the contrary, Serena will be missing the Australian Open beginning next month. Nonetheless, we wish both sisters the best of luck for the upcoming 2022 season. 

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