![]() ![]() Individuals are eligible for Hall of Fame induction in three categories, Recent Player, Master Player, and Contributor. I’m very much looking forward to a wonderful celebration in Newport in July.” None of it would have been possible without my family. My efforts were always part of a joint enterprise that included the early friends and volunteers who supported the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation, the Virginia Slims of Dallas, and friends at the WTA, especially Hall of Famer Peachy Kellmeyer, as well as my fellow volunteers at the USTA. "I’m incredibly honored and humbled to have my commitment to tennis recognized through induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “Tennis has been such an important focal point of my life and I’ve loved every minute of working to grow the sport," said Jeffett. “Tennis has taken me further than I ever imagined and I can't wait to get to Newport to share this wonderful honor with my family and friends.” I'm sure the ceremony will be a very emotional moment for me,” Hall said. "I feel so honored and thankful that I am going to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Earlier this year, he was inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame. Hall is the fourth wheelchair tennis player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. “We look forward to celebrating their many accomplishments and contributions to tennis by presentation of our sport’s highest honor-induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.” Nancy’s commitment to tennis has been integral to the growth of the sport and will leave a permanent positive impact on tennis for years to come,” said Hall of Fame President Stan Smith, who also serves as chairman of the Enshrinee Nominating Committee. “Amelie and David were both inspiring and highly accomplished competitors on the professional tours. The Class of 2015 will be honored with tribute exhibits in the Hall of Fame’s museum, which is currently undergoing a $3 million renovation to offer tennis fans a new, engaging, state-of-the-art experience. ![]() ![]() Located in Newport, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of tennis. Since 1955, the honor of induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame has been presented to just 240 people representing 21 nations. “It’s an extraordinary honor to have my career celebrated alongside the greatest champions of our sport, people who I have admired so greatly all my life.” I extend my gratitude to the selection committee for recognizing my career in this way,” said Mauresmo, who was a singles champion at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. Tennis has been my passion for as long as I can remember. “I’m honored and humbled to be selected for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Longtime tennis industry leader Nancy Jeffett has also been elected in the Contributor Category in recognition of her lifetime commitment to the growth of the sport, particularly in the areas of women’s professional tennis and junior tennis development.Ĭurrent Hall of Famers Billie Jean King, Stan Smith, Pam Shriver, Gigi Fernandez, Rosie Casals and Owen Davidson, along with 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and ESPN's Patrick McEnroe, will be among the tennis stars scheduled to participate in the induction festivities, set for Saturday, July 18 at noon at Bill Talbert Center Court. Joining Mauresmo in the Class of 2015 will be David Hall of Australia, a six-time Paralympic medalist. Now you'll be able to say you've been coached by a Hall of Famer.įernandez is offering TENNIS and Baseline readers a free four-week trial to Doubles.TV.Former world number one and two-time major champion Amelie Mauresmo headlines the class of 2015 set for induction this weekend at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. Once a month, the two-time Olympic gold medalist will host a live coaching session where she'll talk about a specific subject and viewers can ask her questions directly. The program is delivered weekly and follows a curriculum to accelerate learning, with feedback from Fernandez herself. She has turned her method into 30 videos that help players get better instantly.ĭoubles.TV, which launched on September 6, is Fernandez's subscription service that includes instruction articles, monthly tips, quizzes and pro player analysis. Fernandez developed the Gigi Method herself and it's a compilation of strategies she used to reach the top of the doubles game and how recreational players can copy them. With a subscription, players get a discounted offer for the Gigi Method. 1 has launched Doubles.TV to help her get all of her doubles knowledge out to recreational players everywhere. The 17-time Grand Slam champion, who has been working with players from the recreational to the professional level for the better part of two decades, is going digital. Gigi Fernandez is taking her coaching career to all new heights. ![]()
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