Overview

• Maria Sharapova and twins Mike and Bob Bryan were officially enshrined in Newport on August 23 as the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
• Serena Williams shocked the audience by introducing Sharapova, praising her as a rival who elevated her game and recalling the 2004 Wimbledon defeat as one of her hardest losses.
• Sharapova highlighted mutual respect in her remarks, calling Williams a catalyst who brought out her best and reflecting on a career that included five majors and the rare career Grand Slam.
• The Bryan brothers capped their joint speech with a trademark chest bump after noting a record 16 Grand Slam titles, 119 ATP trophies, and 438 weeks as the world’s top-ranked doubles team.
• The Hall showcased its reimagined induction weekend after a $3 million museum renovation, moving the ceremony to late August with expanded programming and new traditions such as a cast tennis racket for inductees.