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Player Box: Team Williams
The Coach – Patrick Mouratoglou
Days after Williams’ devastating 2012 French Open first round loss, she connected with Mouratoglou and the partnership was born. Under his guidance, Williams has won 9 Grand Slams. The 46-year-old Frenchman owns Mouratoglou Tennis Academy that is located in Nice, France, and founded Champ’Seed Foundation in 2014.
The Fitness Guru – Mackie Shilstone
A personal trainer to star athletes such as Superbowl Champion Peyton Manning, Shilston has played an important role in Williams’ successful and long career.
The Hitting Partner – Robbye Poole
After splitting with long-time hitting partner Sascha Bajin in early 2015 (he’s now working with Victoria Azarenka), Williams hired former tennis player Poole as her new hitting partner.
The Agent – Jill Smoller
Longtime agent Smoller is the woman behind Williams’s successful brand. She handles Williams’s business sponsorship and partnership deals. A former pro tennis player, Smoller’s A-list client roster includes Kevin Garnett, Tim Tebow and Olympic gold medal winner Allyson Felix.
The Mother – Oracene Price
A constant travel companion for Williams since her early days on tour, Price was instrumental in both Williams sisters’ tennis development.
The Sister and Business Manager – Isha Price
Isha Price is Williams’s older half-sister. She managers both the Williams sisters’ business ventures.
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