Last month, Serena Williams, one of the greatest athletes of all time, announced her retirement. In her nearly three decade long career, Williams has won 23 Grand slams and has had a tremendous impact on the field of Tennis. Recently, Indian Express’ Sriram Veera, to trace Williams’ journey, had spoken to Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci. In this episode, we bring the highlights from that conversation that provide fascinating insights into Williams’ beginnings, what sets her apart from other athletes, and her legacy.