The International Tennis Hall of Fame is turning up the excitement with a special pre-graduation celebration for the 2025 inductees.
Consider this your official invitation to join the festivities!
In a fresh twist, the Hall of Fame has unveiled an interactive Letters to Greatness booth at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, giving tennis enthusiasts the chance to directly connect with the illustrious 2025 inductees: Maria Sharapova and the legendary doubles team of Mike and Bob Bryan.
Just yesterday, amidst the sunny skies of Indian Wells, an impressive gathering took place. The famed Bryan brothers, accompanied by Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters, as well as Patrick McEnroe, were present to launch this unique initiative. McEnroe, who led the U.S. team to its last Davis Cup win in 2007, and Clijsters joined forces with ITHF CEO Dan Faber. Together, they recorded heartfelt messages for Sharapova and the Bryan brothers, marking the beginning of their journey toward formal induction into the Hall of Fame later this summer.
Attendees didn’t just watch—they participated. Fans eagerly recorded video messages and scribbled down personal notes for Mike, Bob, and Maria, adding their own voices to the chorus of congratulations.
The Letters to Greatness booth is all set to stay open for the entire stretch of the BNP Paribas Open. This gives you ample opportunity to stop by and create a message of your own. The best part? You can even reenact the iconic flying chest bump of the Bryan brothers!
So, if you’re making your way to this year’s BNP Paribas Open, swing by the booth, leave a message, and perhaps share in the Bryan brothers’ signature celebration. It’s a perfect way to be part of this unforgettable tennis milestone.
