Sharapova and Bryan brothers nominated for 2025 tennis Hall of Fame

Maria Sharapova, a prominent figure in women's tennis, has been nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2025. Known for her remarkable achievements, she is a five-time Grand Slam singles champion and one of only ten women to have completed a career Grand Slam. Her first major victory came at Wimbledon in 2004 when she was just 17 years old. Throughout her career, she held the No. 1 ranking in the WTA and spent an impressive 408 weeks in the top five. Alongside Sharapova, the legendary doubles team of Mike and Bob Bryan has also been nominated. The Bryan brothers are celebrated for their exceptional performance in doubles, with Mike Bryan holding the record for the most Grand Slam doubles titles at 18. Notably, he won two of these titles with partner Jack Sock while his twin brother was sidelined due to injury in 2018. Additionally, Daniel Nestor, a Canadian tennis player with a remarkable record of 12 major doubles championships, is returning to the ballot. Nestor's accolades include eight doubles and four mixed doubles major titles, as well as an Olympic gold medal won in 2000. The announcement of the Hall of Fame class will take place in October, with the enshrinement weekend scheduled for August 21-23, 2025. This event will honor the significant contributions of these athletes to the sport of tennis and celebrate their legacies.