Newport, RI – Maria Sharapova had one other shock to her followers when she selected Serena Williams to introduce her on the Saturday evening’s induction ceremony.
Williams took a breather from the gang as he emerged from Newport Shrine and gave a speech in honor of “former rivals, former followers, everlasting pals.”
“There are just a few individuals in my profession who’ve challenged me to be the perfect, in order that I’m the perfect,” stated Williams, who certified for his personal induction in 2027.
Sharapova, the primary Russian lady to achieve primary within the rankings, one in every of 10 girls finishing a profession grand slam, joined the category of 2025 by dominating doubles brothers Mike and Bob Brian.
Corridor of Fame Martina Navratirova, Jim Courier, Stan Smith and Andy Roddick have been within the crowd and dressed within the Blue Corridor of Fame Blazers. Sharapova and Bryan Brothers additionally acquired the Corridor’s newest product for returnees: the solid tennis racket.
Document-setting Brian Brothers shared their speeches as in the event that they have been changed on the court docket, thanking their coaches, pals and Davis Cup teammates from their careers that received 16 Grand Slams, Olympic Gold Medals and 119 ATP titles, successful 438 weeks on the planet rankings.
“For a big a part of my profession, I had the primary participant on the planet throughout the corridor,” Bob Brian stated.
“Doubles has been our love from day one,” Mike Bryan stated. “We beloved every part about doubles. We beloved technique, teamwork, sharing, highs and lows. Similar to our character, our recreation complemented one another completely.”
