11 and 12-year-old Venus & Serena Williams on Trans World Sport 

There needs to be a movie on Richard Williams. His story needs to be told. He's incredible!

"I'd like other people to be like me" - Serena at 11. Classic interview.

Amazing predictions. That's a man who knows his children.

Serena: I want others to be like me...well girl, mission so accomplished. Richard was spot on in his analysis of them

Richard Williams should be in the Tennis Hall of Fame already.

to not push them into competetive play at that age, when it must of been soo tempting is borderline genius from that man

He was spot on, wasn't he?

Serena was already displaying leadership qualities at a very young age...Venus as always was nurturing.

Wow, Richard Williams was right on every account. Amazing.

Venus wanted to win Wimbledon, Serena the US Open. And those are their first grand slams!

in fact, serena's backhand down the line is still her best shot, next to her serve which is really the greatest in women's tennis ever.

That man is a True Visionary for his Daughters. The reason "THE MEDIA" says he kept them out of Junior Tournaments far from what he's saying out of his OWN MOUTH! (Too Keep the Family Together). He Should be in the Hall of Fame!

funny how he was right when he predicted Serena would be a better player than Venus...and funny that Venus wanted to win Wimbledon and that was her first Grand Slam...and Serena wanted to win the US Open, and that was her first too ^^

Man this man couldn't have been soooo right about EVERYTHING!

Wow Richard was dead on in his predictions. This was a man the media ridiculed and belittled as being an amateur in tennis but he knew out the gate that Serena would exceed Venus.

"Serena will be better than Venus.." well damn everything he said he hit the nail on the head

All parents could learn from Richard Williams. What a great dad!

man, talk about ALL of the predictions coming true, and then some!!! I didn't know Venus was undefeated in juniors. And Serena lost only 2 matches in juniors? Amazing stat. And then the dad pulling them from juniors to help them develop? Just goes to show you that there is no blueprint for producing a champion. So many parents spend their time looking for the "greener grass" and always moving their kid's from coach to coach, and program to program. They mean well, but they're looking for the blueprint of producing a champion. There is none, and this proves it. A champion can be developed/built several ways. Most of it is up to the player and their passion/commitment. Then the rest is up to finding the right environment and team for them to shine in. But again, 90% of it is up to the player and their hunger, passion, and commitment. This is what the uneducated parents dont understand, or they're in denial of. They want to buy their kid's way to the top. Doesn't work that way. Never has. Never will. Awesome video.

I respect Richard so much he made them what they are today

Brought tears to my eyes. You did good Mr Williams.

Richard Williams is a bloody genius

I can't. This father brought tears to my eyes. He BELIEVED in his kids, and they knew they had his unconditional support. Support from a parent or guardian can give you the confidence you need to make all your goals, hopes, and dreams come true. Also listen to the father's words: everything he said came true...like a prophecy coming to fruition. His love & protection of his girls and family is so admirable and honorable and set such a strong foundation of achievement & success for his family. Gotta love it. Just have to!

Lucky to have a father so strong. It made the difference in their success.

This video is profound. If only Tyson had this sort of family and support around him.

This never gets old.

the dad was smart in bringing out the sisters late as kids. Now they are super athletes

This is when everyone eats crow for criticizing Richard Williams all these years. He was spot on right about EVERYTHING.

Wow He knows his kids.

The Williams sisters story is so so inspiring.

I met Richard when the Williams's came over to Bollettieri's for a while in '93. Very serious, smart and very nice guy. Look at the way his children have turned out. Credit to the family.

He was right about serena

Richard should be awarded as one of the best fathers !

At age 6 Serena was already a success and a role Model:" I want other people to be like me " she said. Strong words . God Bless you V & Rena !! and may god bless all the broken roads and racist mouths who are watching. Love you all .

“If you were a tennis player who would you want to be like”, “I would want other people to be like me” So true to this day 😂😂😂

wow, this brings tears. The belief is unshakable.

Their daddy was full of wisdom!

What a father! My God.

Shouldn't there be a film about their lives at this point?

Beautiful and adorable kids. Such an inspiring story.

Don't listen to the haters, interesting to see these young girls and their inspiring, thoughtful father at the beginning of the girls stellar careers ... dad Williams invested in his daughters future with sweat equity and had a plan and built a strategy to make it happen. What a blueprint but he did it with love, intelligence and persistence. How lucky to have this dad who raised respectful and bright girls. Wow. What a great video.

Man, it's nothing like a dream that comes true. This father believed in his kids and they have exceeded his wildest imaginations.

The predictions on this are unbelievably good.

Wow, Richard Williams has got to be the smartest tennis coach of all time...though the tennis world laughed at him and called him craxy for not letting the sisters play in the junior, he is the one laughing now! I luv how everything panned out the way he planned it...even down to his views on Serena's game, she did prove to be the greatest of all time amd she's not done yet...AMAZ!

I agree the dad had a great vision and made every sacrifice for a better life for his whole family .... He gets an A+

All his predictions fulfilled...

Richard Williams is a tennis genius.

Thank you, Mr. Williams. You did GREAT with your daughters.

All of his predictions were on the money!! I did not know all this and its truly inspirational.

Children whose parents invest in building their talents often become widely successful.. Venus and Serena, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, etc. It's amazing!!

It's their Dad that I'm most proud of. What a great man with vision.

See.. believe...speak...receive...

I love Richard Williams... He's amazing!

Everything the dad and ricki coach said, were true and finally paid off. awesome

what 11 year old would say they want ppl 2 be like them i love this girl.

So inspiring the father is such s beautiful man with good morals he doesn't just talk of winning but he talk about his family and friends as well

This is what can happen when black fathers invest and support their children! What an example to fathers 🙏🏾❤️

Serena Williams has 32 Grand Slam Championships in Singles and Doubles as well as 4 Gold Medals in Singles and Doubles. So far. Venus Williams has 22 Grand Slam Championships in Singles and Doubles as well as 4 Gold Medals in Singles and Doubles. So far.

How beautiful is it that Richard (their father) predicted their careers through his faith in them !! SERENA on to her 22nd major title this week and I hope she wins !!

This is unbelievable. A people who are so sure of themselves. We've got to learn a lot from this. What a smart father they have & for Serina to say "I want other people like me" at that age and make it true is nothing but great! Wow!

The father is an exceptional man. They wouldn't have achieved all they did without his incredible drive.

dad seems like a pretty good guy

Their dad is a good example of seeing something amazing In there kids. Not exploiting them like some parents today. He let their talents do all the work.

Is it just me or does Richard Williams look like Mike Tyson?

presenter : who do you want to be like when grow up ? Serena : well I want people to be like me what a powerful statement especially looking at them now , I know because am one girl wishing to be like Serena Williams

Venus has been restricted by injuries and she was somewhat unfortunate to be playing in the same period as Serena. Love them both!!

Mr. Williams...you made champions...and your predictions where right on the money...amazing...

When you realize everything that was predicted in this video came true...WOW!

What fantastic, intelligent girls. And their Dad is wonderful.

Wowwwww what prediction by a great dad and coach 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 xxx

The dad is a genius!!!

Now Serena has 21 GRAND SLAM TITLES!

That is an amazing story.....I am proud of them and I don't even know them....lol....Love it!!!

boy was he right about everything he said in this video!!!

Wow the father really knew his children. I'm so fascinated by this!

and now, serena is the best tennis player of history

Dad predicted it... Serena

This brought tears to my eyes, thank you for effort pop, coach and the girls.

What a father

This interview was amazing on so many points. so many prophesies regarding the girls' futures I was privileged to meet them in their earlier life and they are still striving! I am so proud of both of them!

I would never wait through a :30 second ad to watch these football players playing tennis

Awesome! That dad and that family are just totally awesome!!!!

Their father was right. Tennis was a ticket out of poverty.

It's funny to watch the dad talk about the 40k when Serena just made more than a million a few minutes ago. The dad seemed like a great guy, not like a dad who pushed and pressured his daughters into doing something they didn't want to.

They were such little cuties

those old school shirts need to come back right about now!

Nice lads

Wow, she wanted those people to be like her...Serena, Queen forever!!

TransWorld Sport, keep going man! I'm from the U.K and catch your show weekly on sky sports. It's good that then and even now you highlight up and comers in sport.

How can any take such an inspiring story and turn it into something negative? Look at these losers sitting behind a computer screen making mean-spirited remarks about these two amazing athletes while they were children. Venus and Serena were well-spoken little girls and their father was nothing short of amazing. He believed in his children and look at how far they have gone in life.

@ 01:27 I want other players like me!! how true it is...even after 20+ years after this video she is unbeatable....

I don't know why I just teared up. This is a wonderful story. God bless Richard. I know he has his flaws but boy oh boy if I was half the father he was to his children I'd die a happy man.

I still can't beat them

pure visionary of Mr. Williams 👏🏽

Amazing! If you can dream it, you can be it!!

The father spoke Pure gospel. Honour your elders.

their story is so inspirational

5:20 : They did play against each other in the final at Roland Garros in 2002

Cool video! Thanks for posting!! i'm sure they are happy they saved this after so many years.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams are inspiring to people who like to play tennis like that

Wow! What an inspirational man and a father!!