Rick Macci is one of the famous coaches around in the tennis world. Learn more about his career and life
Rick Macci is one of the famous coaches in the tennis circuit at the moment and his popularity just got bigger after the release of the latest Hollywood flick King Richard and with this article, we will let you know about his net worth. The former American tennis player legacy is second to none and is one of the popular personalities around on the courtside. In this article we will tell you more about him, his career and everything else.
Macci is an American tennis coach who hails from Ohio, USA. He is a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Master Professional and has been named seven-time USPTA national coach of the year. So without a doubt, he is a legendary personality. Back in 2010, he was sworn into the USPTA Florida Hall of Fame. A few years later in 2017, he became the youngest ever to be sworn into the USPTA Hall of Fame. As of now, Macci is serving as a consultant on the USTA Player Development Program in Florida. He has coached a number of top stars in his career so far.
He has coached a number of tennis stars in his career but names that stand out are – Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Venus Williams. For sure these names are more than enough to tell everyone how brilliant he would be at his work. He has also worked closely with tennis stars like Tommy Ho, Tornado Black, Sofia Kenin, Hurricane Black, Gabrielle Price, Mary Pierce and the list goes on and on. He is also Williams’ sister first coach. He teamed up with their dad Richard Williams to coach the legendary sisters.
He has a very close bond with both sisters as well and his character has a key role in the latest movie King Richard. In the movie, one of the leading characters is Rick Macci. Actor Jon Bernthal portrays Macci in the film. Both the sisters are close to him and vice versa. Earlier this year, praising both the sisters Macci said:
“It was one of the best times in my life because when I got involved with that, I knew that there was no doubt, even at 10 and 11-years-old, that they would be No. 1 in the world and transcend the sport.”
“I said it on TV, in the press and I called it. I just knew what it would become”
As of 2021, Rick Macci’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million. As per the movie – he also has a 15% share in Venus and Serena’s career earnings. However, there is no confirmation in the real life of the same figures. Meanwhile, if it’s true then – Venus is worth $95 million, while Serena is worth $210 million.
There are also reports that he earns around $250,000 annual income as well as his salary. Rick is one of the richest Tennis Coaches and also has his own academy in Florida. He still trains his students personally and reportedly wakes up at 3.30 am in morning for tennis sessions. Over the years he has still not lost passion for the game.
Macci was born on December 7, 1954, in Ohio, USA. He went to Greenville High School and completed his graduation from Wright State University. In the early 1970s he started his career as a tennis pro and by 1979 he was the No.1 ranked adult player in New Jersey. He started his own coaching academy in 1985.
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