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Maria Sharapova was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame by her former rival, Serena Williams.

Sharapova and Williams developed a mutual respect and friendship after years of intense competition on the court.

Williams acknowledged Sharapova's impact on her own career, pushing her to elevate her game.

NEWPORT – Somewhere along the way, through more than a decade of chasing the same goals and dreams, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams found the essence of one another.

They met in a different role on what was a historic Saturday evening at the Newport Casino, two former women’s tennis greats who share a bond few others could comprehend.

One former rival inducted the other into the International Tennis Hall of Fame , with Williams presenting Sharapov

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