Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams dies at 80

Report says Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams dies at 80 few hours ago.

King Richard as he was fondly called produced two great players who have won combined 30 singles grand slam titles and 14 doubles in a career spanning over a quarter of a century.

Venus was born in 1980 while Serena came up in 1981.

Two mixed doubles in French Open and Aussie Open in 1998.

WOLE OTAYEMI –OGBC