Overview

• Serena Williams stunned the crowd by introducing Maria Sharapova, calling her a former rival turned friend and saying Sharapova pushed her to be her best.
• Sharapova’s induction speech emphasized resilience and mutual respect, and she enters the Hall as one of 10 women with a career Grand Slam and the first Russian woman to reach No. 1.
• Bob and Mike Bryan were honored for a doubles résumé that includes 119 ATP titles, 16 Grand Slams, an Olympic gold medal and a record 438 weeks atop the rankings.
• The induction concluded a reimagined three‑day celebration with expanded fan programming, live podcasts and a new timing set for the night before the US Open.
• The Hall highlighted a roughly $3 million museum renovation as part of a broader effort to refresh its experience and grow engagement.