Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers Become Members of the Tennis Hall of Fame

• Sharapova was introduced by Serena Williams at the induction ceremony.
• The Bryan Brothers have won 119 titles, including 16 Grand Prix.
• Notable presence of prominent tennis players at the event.

This was reported by ABC News, ESPN.

Maria Sharapova surprised her fans by choosing Serena Williams for her introduction during the ceremony for her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 24, 2025. Williams, who appeared at the event, received applause from the audience when she started her speech in honor of Sharapova, calling her "a former supernova, a former fan favorite, and an eternal partner." She emphasized that Sharapova was one of the few players who inspired her to become the best on the court.

Sharapova became the first Russian woman to achieve the top spot in the world rankings and one of ten women who completed their careers with a Grand Prix. In the class of 2025, she was joined by the Bryan Brothers, who dominated in doubles.

Many prominent tennis players were present at the event, including Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, and Andy Roddick, who wore their signature blazers in honor of the Hall of Fame. Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers also received a customized tennis racket, which is a new gift for the inductees.

The Bryan Brothers, who have won 119 ATP titles, including 16 Grand Prix, thanked their coach, friends, and teammates for their successful careers, where they set the record for 438 weeks at the top of the world ranking. Bob Bryan noted that he had the opportunity to play alongside "the best player in the world" for a good part of his career, while Mike Bryan emphasized that he always enjoyed playing in doubles.

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