The Class of 2025 will be enshrined at August 23 induction ceremony at the Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Sharapova, one of only 10 women in tennis to achieve a career Grand Slam in singles, became the first Russian woman to reach the world No 1 ranking in 2005.

She also won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Renowned for her never-say-die approach to the sport despite regularly being hampered by shoulder problems.

The Bryans won 16 Grand Slam men's doubles titles together and remain the most successful duos in ATP Tour history, holding the record for most weeks (438) atop the doubles world rankings.

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