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GALLERY: Esther Vergeer, Rick Draney receive International Tennis Hall of Fame induction

The pair of wheelchair tennis legends were enshrined Saturday in Newport, R.I.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Jul 23, 2023

Esther Vergeer, Rick Draney Revealed As 2023 Tennis Hall Of Fame Inductees

Celebrate good times, come on!

On Saturday, the Class of 2023 was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Legends Esther Vergeer and Rick Draney became the sixth and seventh wheelchair players to receive their sport’s highest honor during a special ceremony.

Take a look at their weekend to remember in Newport, R.I.

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Draney and Vergeer catch up at the renowned International Tennis Hall of Fame museum.

Draney and Vergeer catch up at the renowned International Tennis Hall of Fame museum. 

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A tour is a must for any visitor, especially inductees whose achievements and contributions to the sport are commemorated with a unique exhibit.

A tour is a must for any visitor, especially inductees whose achievements and contributions to the sport are commemorated with a unique exhibit.

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Judy Tegart Dalton, who couldn't attend the 2021 ceremony with her fellow Original 9 members, was recognized Saturday. She is greeted here by Honorary President, Kim Clijsters.

Judy Tegart Dalton, who couldn't attend the 2021 ceremony with her fellow Original 9 members, was recognized Saturday. She is greeted here by Honorary President, Kim Clijsters.

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It doesn't get any better than this! Vergeer is embraced by daughter Jinte.

It doesn't get any better than this! Vergeer is embraced by daughter Jinte.

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For the first time in the Hall's history, two wheelchair candidates were elected in the same class.

For the first time in the Hall's history, two wheelchair candidates were elected in the same class.

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Past inductees, including Tennis Channel's own Tracy Austin, help welcome the newest additions to the Hall.

Past inductees, including Tennis Channel's own Tracy Austin, help welcome the newest additions to the Hall.

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