# "Carlos Alcaraz Is The MOST TALENTED Player Ever" | Exclusive Interview with The Legend Rick Macci!

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Podcast: [We’re Going Five](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-re-going-five-7091928)
Published: 2026-04-26T10:58:10+00:00
Episode link: https://weregoingfive.podbean.com/e/the-coach-that-turned-venus-serena-williams-into-goats-exclusive-interview-with-the-legend-rick-macci/
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Rick Macci breaks down tennis development like nobody else. From coaching Venus and Serena to building World Number Ones, this interview is a masterclass in talent, mindset, and what actually creates champions. SUBSCRIBE for more elite tennis interviews and podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to our interview with Rick Macci, one of the most influential coaches in tennis history. From the Venus and Serena Williams story to his sharp “Maccisms,” Macci gives a behind-the-scenes look at what separates good players from great ones and what truly creates a world number one. 🎾 Topics covered How Rick Macci evaluates talent The controllables that decide careers Mental training: pressure, fear, focus, and confidence Strength based development vs fixing weaknesses When to compete, when to wait, and how to spot pro potential Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Medvedev, Zverev, and Joao Fonseca Rackets, strings, and junior development The best “Maccisms” and what they actually mean 👇 Comment your biggest coaching question If Rick Macci could diagnose one part of your game, what would you ask him? Keywords: Rick Macci interview, Rick Macci coach, King Richard coach, Venus Williams Serena Williams, tennis coaching, tennis development, junior tennis, tennis mindset, tennis talent, Sinner vs Alcaraz, Djokovic slam, Joao Fonseca, tennis rackets strings, tennis podcast #Tennis #RickMacci #Coaching #VenusWilliams #SerenaWilliams #KingRichard #ATP #WTA #WGFPodcastListen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive Follow on…

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