But the weekend stars shined a little brighter than expected when Serena Williams made a surprise appearance at the historic venue off Bellevue Avenue on Aug. 23. After years of battling each other on the court, Sharapova and Williams found the essence of one another.

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are friends now? The shocking Hall of Fame induction has fans reeling over forgiveness and the intense media narratives that once defined their rivalry. Get the full story.

Though Williams and Sharapova were rivals both on and off the court throughout their storied careers, they have unexpectedly emerged as friends since retiring. With their relationship now a friendship, Williams not only surprised Sharapova by attending her Hall of Fame induction, but gave a touching speech in her honor.

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Novak Djokovic has called for Serena Williams to return to tennis in 2026 after the US Open champion said the 23-time Grand Slam winner 'hasn't officially retired'

Novak Djokovic delivered a shocking revelation about tennis legend Serena Williams following his progression to the second round of the US Open. It's been three years since Williams concluded her illustrious career at her home Grand Slam event,