Mariya Sharapova (37, Russia) will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The Tennis Hall of Fame announced today that it has selected Sharapova and doubles team Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan (USA) for induction in 2025.
Sharapova, who shocked the tennis world by defeating Serena Williams (USA) in the 2004 Wimbledon singles final at the age of 17, went on to win four more major singles titles to complete a career Grand Slam.
She became the world's No. 1 singles player in 2005 and won a silver medal in singles at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Nicknamed the “Russian Beauty” for her athleticism and good looks, she was the top-earning female athlete in sports during her career.
The twin brothers have won 16 major men's doubles titles together. 토토사이트
Mike teamed with Jack Sock (USA) at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018, bringing his total to 18 major men's doubles titles.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at the Newport Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, prior to the start of the US Open in August 2025.
To be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, a player must receive at least 75% of the votes cast by experts, current members, and fans.