CLASS OF 2020
ROAD TO NEWPORT
The path to becoming a Hall of Famer is unique for everyone, but each marked with stories of perseverance, change, triumph, and defeat. Watch Goran Ivanišević and Conchita Martínez's journey to Newport and enshrinement in the Hall of Fame as the Class of 2020.
GORAN IVANIŠEVIĆ - On John McEnroe
If John McEnroe was your tennis inspiration growing up, you have something in common with soon-to-be Hall of Famer Goran Ivanišević. Goran grew from having a poster of his hero on his wall growing up to meeting him on the court during his career.
GORAN IVANIŠEVIĆ
A Dream Come True
A Hero's Welcome! By land and by sea, Croatians came out by the thousands and then some in Split to celebrate with hometown hero Goran Ivanišević following his 2001 Wimbledon victory. Today, the Hall of Fame inductee's story of pursuing a dream continues to inspire at home and all around the globe.
Wimbledon 2001: The Championship
To this day, Goran Ivanišević is the only wild card entry to win the Wimbledon title. See how all the signs finally aligned for him on a Monday on Centre Court.
Turning Pro
In just his first year as a professional, Goran Ivanišević broke through during the 1988-89 season. After qualifying for several tournaments around Australia, he made a splash with a run to the quarterfinals as a qualifier at the 1989 Australian Open.
A Dream Come True
A Hero's Welcome! By land and by sea, Croatians came out by the thousands and then some in Split to celebrate with hometown hero Goran Ivanišević following his 2001 Wimbledon victory. Today, the Hall of Fame inductee's story of pursuing a dream continues to inspire at home and all around the globe.
Wimbledon 2001: The Championship
To this day, Goran Ivanišević is the only wild card entry to win the Wimbledon title. See how all the signs finally aligned for him on a Monday on Centre Court.
A Dream Come True
A Hero's Welcome! By land and by sea, Croatians came out by the thousands and then some in Split to celebrate with hometown hero Goran Ivanišević following his 2001 Wimbledon victory. Today, the Hall of Fame inductee's story of pursuing a dream continues to inspire at home and all around the globe.
Wimbledon 2001: The Championship
To this day, Goran Ivanišević is the only wild card entry to win the Wimbledon title. See how all the signs finally aligned for him on a Monday on Centre Court.
Turning Pro
In just his first year as a professional, Goran Ivanišević broke through during the 1988-89 season. After qualifying for several tournaments around Australia, he made a splash with a run to the quarterfinals as a qualifier at the 1989 Australian Open.
CONCHITA MARTÍNEZ
Conchita's Tennis Legacy
Conchita Martínez went out on a high note following the 2005 season, finishing with 33 career titles, but the incoming Hall of Famer hopes to be remembered for more than the trophies.
A Major Achievement
Conchita Martínez was able to put all the pieces together at Wimbledon in 1994, with her championship match performance against a Hall of Famer serving as icing on the cake.
Love at First Sight
Incoming Hall of Famer Conchita Martínez’s love for tennis was somewhat born out of her family moving to the right place at the right time. At an impressionable age, she saw a tennis court near their new home, and the rest, is tennis history.
Conchita's Tennis Legacy
Conchita Martínez went out on a high note following the 2005 season, finishing with 33 career titles, but the incoming Hall of Famer hopes to be remembered for more than the trophies.
A Major Achievement
Conchita Martínez was able to put all the pieces together at Wimbledon in 1994, with her championship match performance against a Hall of Famer serving as icing on the cake.
Conchita's Tennis Legacy
Conchita Martínez went out on a high note following the 2005 season, finishing with 33 career titles, but the incoming Hall of Famer hopes to be remembered for more than the trophies.
A Major Achievement
Conchita Martínez was able to put all the pieces together at Wimbledon in 1994, with her championship match performance against a Hall of Famer serving as icing on the cake.
Love at First Sight
Incoming Hall of Famer Conchita Martínez’s love for tennis was somewhat born out of her family moving to the right place at the right time. At an impressionable age, she saw a tennis court near their new home, and the rest, is tennis history.
More news about the Class of 2020 & 2021
- Meet the Class of 2021Learn more about this inspiring class of inductees, and hear from the 2021 Hall of Famers in their own words.
- Lleyton Hewitt, The Original 9, and Dennis Van Der Meer, inducted in 2021The Induction Ceremony is planned for July 17, 2021, with both in-person and virtual option for fans to participate. The ceremony will honor both the 2021 inductees, and Class of 2020 inductees Goran Ivanisevic and Conchita Martinez.
- Goran Ivanišević and Conchita Martínez to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2020The Croatian tennis legend and Spanish great, each a Wimbledon champion and former world No. 2, among their many career accolades, will be the recipients of tennis’ ultimate honor in 2020.
- Class of 2020 Honored in MelbourneA remarkable group of 17 tennis' all-time greats and thousands of tennis fans gathered at the Australian Open to give a warm welcome to the newest inductees of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Conchita Martinez and Goran Ivanisevic.
- Class of 2020: In Their WordsAfter celebrating the Class of 2020 announcement during the Australian Open in Melbourne, Goran Ivanišević and Conchita Martínez sat down to explain what it means to them to become a Hall of Famer.