Class of 2019: In Their Words
During their playing days, the tennis greats who go on to become Hall of Famers checked all the boxes of tennis greatness - won the trophies, reached the highest rankings, represented their country with honor. Once they've stepped away from competition, tennis' ultimate honor awaits for the best of the best - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Receiving the news that they are going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame can trigger a flurry of emotions for an athlete. Here's what the honor means to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2019, in their own words.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov: "This was the last thing, needed to happen. I'm thankful."
Mary Pierce: "When I look back and see what I've done and where I've come from, I'm just amazed."
Li Na: "It's a great honor. I have great appreciation for all the supporters in my career."
CLASS OF 2019 HONORED AT THE
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
INDUCTION CEREMONY
Want to hear more from these tennis greats? Then come be a part of the celebration! The Class of 2019 will be officially enshrined on July 20, during Hall of Fame Weekend at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
New for 2019, ticket packages for Hall of Fame Weekend, inclusive of the Induction Ceremony and other special events, are on sale now on tennisfame.com/enshrinement. Individual Induction Ceremony tickets will go on sale on February 1.
