Former Russian world number one Eugene Kafelnikov told he voted for his compatriot’s inclusion Maria Sharapova in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
On Thursday, it was announced that Sharapova would be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Americans Bob and Mike Bryan were brought there with her. Canadian Daniel Nestor was also named a member, but was not included on the list.
Sharapova will become the third Russian representative to the International Tennis Hall of Fame after Kafelnikov and Marat Safin.
— I can say that as a member of the International Hall of Fame, I voted for entry [Шараповой]Kafelnikov told .
Sharapova is a former world number one and winner of five Grand Slams and 36 WTA singles tournaments. She announced her retirement from her sporting career in February 2020.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, August 21-23, 2025.
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