MARIA SHARAPOVA will be inducted into the tennis Hall of Fame. And she is set to celebrate with a bumper three-day party in Rhode Island. Sharapova , 37, joined legendary doubles twins Bob and Mike Bryan in the Class of 2025.
And the trio look set to mark the occasion in style. The Hall of Fame are putting on a huge event at their Newport base from August 21-23 next summer. Plans for various events are in place - including meet and greets, a tennis fashion show, a live concert and even the first Celebrity Pro Classic.
READ MORE IN TENNIS That will see a host of tennis legends team up with celebrities to play in a mixed-doubles tournament on site. Sharapova and the Bryans will join the other 267 inductees in the Hall of Fame representing 28 countries. Kim Clijsters, president of the International Hall of Fame, said: "I am honored to welcome Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan as the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
"Beyond each of their historic accomplishments on the court, the Class of 2025 have had such a profound impact on the game of tennis and have inspired multiple generations of fans across the world. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS "We look forward to celebrating them in Newport next year.” Sharapova announced herself on the global stage when she won Wimbledon aged 17 in 2004 .
The Russian superstar then added the US Open, Australian Open and two French Opens in an illustrious career that saw her become only one .