From the beginning of her Hall of Fame-worthy career, Maria Sharapova has been linked with Serena Williams.
Their bond has endured—all the way to Sharapova’s induction in Newport, Rhode Island.
On Saturday evening, Williams unexpectedly introduced Sharapova before the five-time Grand Slam champion’s acceptance speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
"I know I'm probably the last person you would be expecting to see here tonight," Williams said after thundering applause. "Honestly, a few years ago, I probably would have said the same thing."