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Maria Sharapova, Bryan Brothers Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Posted : 25 October 2024

Maria Sharapova, a five-time singles major champion, alongside American twins Bob and Mike Bryan, has been selected for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, as announced by organizers on Thursday. This prestigious induction will take place during a ceremony scheduled for August 23 at the Hall of Fame located in Newport, Rhode Island.

 

Sharapova, who is one of only ten women in tennis history to achieve a career Grand Slam in singles, made history by becoming the first Russian woman to attain the world No. 1 ranking in 2005. In addition to her Grand Slam victories, she also secured a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics, further solidifying her legacy in the sport.

 

Known for her relentless determination on the court, Sharapova faced numerous challenges due to shoulder injuries throughout her career. Despite these setbacks, she remained one of the most recognizable figures in tennis until her reputation suffered a blow following the revelation in 2016 that she had tested positive for a banned substance.

 

After testing positive for meldonium during the Australian Open in 2016, Sharapova received a two-year ban from the International Tennis Federation. Following an appeal, her suspension was reduced to 15 months, allowing her to return to competitive play in 2017.

 

She eventually retired in February 2020, concluding a career that amassed nearly $40 million in prize money and positioned her as one of the highest-paid female athletes globally. Meanwhile, the Bryan twins have achieved remarkable success, winning 16 Grand Slam titles in men's doubles and holding the record for the most weeks (438) ranked No. 1 in the doubles world rankings.

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