Mariya Sharapova (RUS) has topped the World Tennis Hall of Fame fan poll, demonstrating that her popularity has not waned in retirement.
The World Tennis Hall of Fame recently announced the results of the fan vote, which took place from March 3-12.
“Tens of thousands of people from more than 120 countries voted in the poll, with Sharapova receiving the most votes,” 토토사이트 추천 the Hall of Fame said.
The Hall did not disclose details of the results, including how many people voted or how many votes were cast.
Sharapova was followed in second place by the American doubles team of brothers Mike and Bob Bryan.
Sharapova, who has won five major singles titles in her career to achieve the “career grand slam,” also led Russia to the 2008 Fed Cup title and won a silver medal in singles at the 2012 London Olympics.
“I want to thank the fans for the many votes,” Sharapova, who retired in 2020, told the Tennis Hall of Fame. ”It’s a great honor to be nominated for the Hall of Fame, but it’s even more special to have so much support from the fans.”
To be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025, a candidate must receive at least 75% of the votes cast by a group of experts and Hall of Fame members.
As the top vote-getter in the fan poll, Sharapova will receive a 3 percentage point bonus on the results of the expert group and other votes.
The 2025 inductees will be announced in October.
Sharapova remains popular in retirement…tops Hall of Fame fan vote