Five-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova, one of the most recognizable tennis players in the history of the sport, has been selected for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. The Russian tennis icon will be officially inducted on August 23 next year, in Newport, Rhode Island, alongside the legendary doubles duo, the Bryan brothers.
The induction of these tennis legends results from a voting process, where leading journalists, historians, and current Hall of Famers cast their ballots. For the sixth consecutive year, fans were also invited to participate, and Sharapova garnered the highest number of bonus points from the fan vote, further solidifying her place in tennis history.
“Beyond each of their historic accomplishments on the court, the class of 2025 has had such a profound impact on the game of tennis and have inspired multiple generations of fans across the world,” said Kim Clijsters, president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and class of 2017 Hall of Famer. “We look forward to celebrating them in Newport next year.”
Incredibly grateful to receive this honor. 🤍 A big thank you to The Hall of Fame, and to all the voters. Most importantly, this recognition is such a beautiful reminder of the deep appreciation…
