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topicnews · October 24, 2024

Sharapova and Bryan Brothers will be inducted into the Hall of Fame

Sharapova and Bryan Brothers will be inducted into the Hall of Fame

From Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 24, 2024
Photo credit: International Tennis Hall of Fame

Crowd-pleasing players headline the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova and outstanding American doubles Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan and were elected to receive the ultimate honor in tennis – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

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Sharapova is one of only 10 women in tennis history to reach a Grand Slam in singles and has topped the world rankings five times in her nearly 20-year WTA career.

The Bryan Brothers have won 16 major titles together throughout their careers and remain the most successful doubles team in ATP Tour history. They hold the record for most weeks at the top of the ATP doubles world rankings (438).

The class of 2025 will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during the induction ceremony August 21-23, 2025 in Newport, Rhode Island.

The 2025 Induction Ceremony will usher in a new era for the Hall of Fame, highlighting the best of tennis culture through art, fashion, music and more. New next year, participants can look forward to joining their favorite tennis legends and creators in the first-ever Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic.

The charity tournament features two teams made up of Hall of Famers, celebrities and creatives, all with microphones on the court, playing six fast-paced mixed doubles matches.