Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova were rivals during their tennis careers, but they are now friends in retirement.

Hall of Famers Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Stan Smith and Andy Roddick were among those in the crowd, wearing their ...

The five-time Grand Slam champion joined Bob and Mike Bryan in the Class of 2025, but it was Serena's speech that stole the show.

When Maria Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, it was her greatest rival—and now close friend— ...

Maria Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday evening, and Serena Williams made a ...

What started as one of tennis’ fiercest rivalries found its resolution in Newport, as Serena Williams stepped forward to ...

Sharapova was inducted by surprise guest – longtime rival turned close friend Serena Williams in Newport ceremony.

Maria Sharapova was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., on Saturday, Aug. 23. Sharapova amassed a 645-171 record during her career and won 36 singles titles. She's earned close to ...

One of Sharapova's long-time rivals dropped in at her International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday.

Serena Williams introduces Maria Sharapova at the International Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Newport. Williams honoured ...

Williams and Sharapova were not always on great terms, each admitted in their speeches, but came to share a mutual respect ...