Overview

• Maria Sharapova and brothers Bob and Mike Bryan were formally enshrined in Newport on Saturday as the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
• Serena Williams stunned the crowd by introducing Sharapova, calling her a former rival turned friend and praising the intensity that defined their matches.
• Sharapova’s résumé highlighted five major singles titles, a career Grand Slam, and her milestone as the first Russian woman to reach world No. 1.
• The Bryan brothers’ dominance was underscored by 119 ATP titles, 16 Grand Slam doubles crowns, an Olympic gold medal, and a record 438 weeks at No. 1 as a team.
• The induction capped a reimagined, expanded weekend following the museum’s $3 million renovation, with the Hall pointing to bigger future classes, including Roger Federer slated for next August and Williams eligible in 2027.