US EditionMaria Sharapova, Bryan brothers to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
Sharapova, first Russian woman to reach No. 1 and win a career Grand Slam, and the Bryan brothers, with 16 Grand Slams and Olympic gold, honored for their tennis legacies.
- On August 23, 2025, Maria Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, joining doubles specialists Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan in the Class of 2025.
- A career of major titles and milestones led to the inductions, with Maria Sharapova earning five Grand Slams, a career Grand Slam, 36 WTA titles, and an Olympic silver medal, while the Bryan brothers won 119 ATP titles and spent 438 weeks at No. 1.
- Serena Williams surprised attendees by walking onstage to introduce Sharapova, saying, `There are only a few players in my career who challenged me to be the very best, every single time we stepped out on the court.`
- Hall of Famers Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Stan Smith and Andy Roddick attended the Newport ceremony, while Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova acknowledged their relationship of mutual respect and friendship.
- Beyond trophies, Sharapova's induction highlights her legacy and global recognition, while the Hall of Fame cast tennis racket honors inductees and former champions credited the Bryans for keeping doubles relevant.
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