2019 Tennis Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

[Lozo1016]

We've got 3 legends going into the Hall of Fame this year....Mary Pierce, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, and Li Na.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152337319724085248

The ceremony begins at 6 pm ET. Are you guys planning on watching it? I want to see Li Na's speech, especially. If it's half as entertaining as her winner's speeches, I'm sure I'm going to enjoy it very much.

 

[Lozo1016]

Nick Bollettieri (former coach) will present Mary Pierce.

Larry Stefanki (former coach) will present Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

Max Eisenbud (agent) will present Li Na.

 

[Lozo1016]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152616657384353792

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152631757168152576

 

[chimneysweep]

Nick presenting Mary Pierce is almost funny after the potshots he took at her in his book.

 

[Lozo1016]

Nick presenting Mary Pierce is almost funny after the potshots he took at her in his book.

Hmm, I gotta look up what he said about her.

 

[Lozo1016]

Update: The ceremony will be taking place in about an hour due to the length of the Newport semifinals.

 

[Mainad]

Kafelnikov reflects on his induction: "Finally My Whole Career Is Completed"

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kafelnikov-newport-2019-enshrinement-tribute

 

[tennisaddict]

Kafelnikov placing bets that he would be entered into HOF before the two ladies

 

[Mainad]

Kafelnikov placing bets that he would be entered into HOF before the other two ladies

I believe he's a guy!

 

[tennisaddict]

I believe he's a guy!

You got me there

 

[Lozo1016]

Gather 'round kids, it's starting!

 

[Mainad]

Gather 'round kids, it's starting!

Anywhere we can view it?

 

[Lozo1016]

Anywhere we can view it?

It's being televised on Tennis Channel.

 

[Mainad]

It's being televised on Tennis Channel.

Thanks. Can't get that over here unfortunately.

 

[Lozo1016]

Mary Pierce up first!

 

[Lozo1016]

Thanks. Can't get that over here unfortunately.

If none of the links work, it'll probably end up on youtube or something.

 

[itrium84]

Whenever someone pulls "Rodick Djokovic h2h" card out, I like to mention Kafelnikov and his h2h vs Federer. It's not like it means anything, but it's funny.

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[insideguy]

Sheesh Marys speech is interesting to say the least.

 

[Lozo1016]

Sheesh Marys speech is interesting to say the least.

Yeah, she certainly had a lot to get through. An interesting tennis story.

 

[Lozo1016]

Yevgeny's up!

 

[Lozo1016]

Li Na for the finale!

 

[fed1]

Hall of Fame inductions in the dark!! Unbelievable

 

[Lozo1016]

Hall of Fame inductions in the dark!! Unbelievable

First evening induction in the HOF's history. With the long semis and their makeshift lighting, they might want to rethink it.

 

[chimneysweep]

Love Mary Pierce!

 

[Lozo1016]

Damn, no post ceremony coverage? Just go straight to some stale Bastad replay? Lame, Tennis Channel.

 

[Enceladus]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152893320873594881

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152758318953373696

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152755206964371460

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152754442967625728

https://twitter.com/x/status/1152753199750799360

 

[chimneysweep]

It is a disgrace Pierce and Kafelnikov were not in sooner, but glad they are in now!

 

[Mainad]

It is a disgrace Pierce and Kafelnikov were not in sooner, but glad they are in now!

Hear, hear!

 

[suwanee4712]

Wow, they were all more accomplished than I had remembered. Congratulations to all three.

 

[bluetrain4]

For some reason I thought Pierce was already in. Kudos to all of them.