Tennis fans are in for a treat that they won’t believe.
Some of the biggest names in the sport are finally spilling their secrets.
And Maria Sharapova and two legendary tennis brothers just revealed juicy details that will have fans glued to their screens.
Tennis Hall of Fame drops inside stories from Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers
The International Tennis Hall of Fame launched its highly anticipated "Road to Newport" video series this week, giving fans an unprecedented look into the minds of three absolute tennis legends.¹
Maria Sharapova and the record-setting Bryan Brothers, Bob and Mike, are pulling back the curtain on their careers ahead of their August induction ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
The episodes will be released weekly leading up to the 2025 Induction Celebration from August 21-23.
This isn’t your typical interview fluff.
The Class of 2025 was announced on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with Sharapova and the Bryan brothers making the cut in their very first year of eligibility.
The series promises raw, unfiltered conversations about everything from childhood struggles to iconic career moments that defined generations of tennis.
Sharapova reveals the truth about her rise from teenage sensation to tennis royalty
The Russian tennis icon gets brutally honest about her journey from a 17-year-old upstart to one of only ten women in history to complete the career Grand Slam.
The Russian superstar stunned the tennis world by capturing the 2004 Wimbledon title at just 17 years old, beating two-time defending champion Serena Williams in straight sets.
In the series, Sharapova opens up about her upbringing and the sacrifices her family made for her tennis dreams.
She details her love for tennis fashion and those iconic Nike looks that made her a global sensation beyond the court.
The former world No. 1 also discusses growing her business empire and reveals insights about capturing her major titles from that stunning 2004 Wimbledon breakthrough to completing her career Grand Slam at the 2012 French Open.
Despite battling injuries throughout her career and missing significant chunks of seasons, she remarkably captured at least one tournament title every single year for 13 consecutive years.
Her consistency was absolutely remarkable for someone who battled through countless injury setbacks.
The Bryan Brothers drop bombshells about their record-breaking partnership
Bob and Mike Bryan aren’t holding anything back when it comes to revealing what made them the most dominant doubles team in tennis history.
The Bryan twins dominated professional tennis like no duo before them, capturing more matches, tournaments and major championships than any other men’s doubles pairing in history, plus multiple Olympic medals including gold in 2012.
The twins discuss their Olympic experiences and how their chest bump became their signature move that tennis fans around the world instantly recognized.
The brothers became famous for their celebratory chest-bumping ritual after winning crucial points.
But there’s more to their story than just tennis dominance.
The brothers reveal their passion for music and how it helped them stay connected throughout their grueling tour schedule.
Their record-breaking partnership produced 119 doubles championships, including 16 Grand Slam titles – achieving the rare double career Grand Slam feat while holding the world No. 1 doubles ranking for an unprecedented 438 weeks as a team, including 139 straight weeks.
They’ve won more doubles titles than anyone else individually. Mike has won a record 128 ATP Tour-level doubles titles, while Bob has won 126 ATP Tour-level doubles titles.
Emmy-winning director brings tennis legends’ stories to life
The series gets the premium treatment it deserves with Katie Walsh directing the episodes.
Walsh is a Peabody and Emmy-award winning director whose recent work includes "Simone Biles Rising" on Netflix, which earned two Critics Choice Awards for Best Sports Documentary and Best Limited Series Documentary.
"I’m excited to continue my collaboration with the International Tennis Hall of Fame with Road to Newport and to help tell the stories of these three tennis legends," Walsh said. "It was an honor to sit down with Maria, Bob and Mike and be inspired by their accomplishments both on the court and off."²
Her expertise in creative storytelling means fans are getting more than just talking heads – they’re getting cinematic glimpses into what made these champions tick.
Tennis Hall of Fame weekend promises unprecedented celebration
The "Road to Newport" series builds excitement for what’s shaping up to be an incredible Hall of Fame Weekend from August 21-23.
This year, the reimagined Induction Celebration in Newport from August 21-23 will feature engaging experiences throughout its Fan Fest, including a live recording of the tennis podcast, Served with Andy Roddick.
The weekend will close with a concert following the formal induction ceremony, giving tennis fans multiple ways to celebrate these legends.
Tennis fans can also look forward to The Tennis Wave at Bowen’s Wharf, a pop-up tennis experience for consumers on the waterfront.
The Russian icon achieved tennis immortality by becoming one of only ten women in history to capture a career singles Grand Slam, claiming the world No. 1 ranking five separate times during her nearly two-decade WTA career.
The Bryan duo captured 16 major doubles championships during their legendary partnership and established themselves as the most dominant doubles team in ATP Tour history, setting the all-time record for most weeks ranked No. 1 with 438 weeks as a team.
The fact that these three legends are finally getting their due recognition with induction into the Hall of Fame is long overdue.
But with this video series giving fans an intimate look at their journeys, the August celebration is going to be absolutely electric.
Tennis fans can watch the episodes at tennisfame.com/roadtonewport, the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s YouTube page, and on social media platforms.
¹ International Tennis Hall of Fame Press Release, July 1, 2025 ² International Tennis Hall of Fame Press Release, July 1, 2025
