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Serena Williams inducts a former rival, Maria Sharapova

Serena Williams Makes Surprise Appearance to Welcome Ex-Rival Maria Sharapova Into Tennis Hall of Fame: ‘Forever Friend’

Maria Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug. 23 — with a little help, and a touching speech, from friend and former on-court rival Serena Williams.

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Serena Williams Congratulates Maria Sharapova on Tennis Hall of Fame Induction

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

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Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers enter Tennis Hall of Fame, with surprise appearance by Serena Williams

Hall of Famers Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Stan Smith and Andy Roddick were among those in the crowd, wearing their blue Hall of Fame blazers. Sharapova and the Bryan brothers also received a cast tennis racket that is the hall’s newest offering to inductees.

Tennis celebrates Maria Sharapova's Hall of Fame induction, Serena Williams leads the cheers

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.

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Watch: Rivalry, animosity turns into friendship as Serena Williams introduces Maria Sharapova at tennis hall of fame

There were audible gasps and a few shrieks as Serena Williams walked out to introduce her great rival Maria Sharapova to the ...

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