Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka is yet to rediscover her Grand Slam winning ways, but legendary coach Rick Macci sees her making a return to the top ten on the WTA Rankings before the season is over.

For Macci, the moment was deeply personal. It was not only the debut of a star, but the result of years of tireless preparation and unwavering belief shared with Venus’ father, Richard Williams.

Rick Macci, their first coach, often shares anecdotes of Richard’s singular focus. Macci even called him his “best friend,” a man obsessed with his daughters’ rise to number one.