Multiple Grand Slam champions Michael Stich and Helena Sukova are entering the ranks of the immortals at the International Tennis Hall of Fame this weekend in Newport, RI.
They will have plenty of company from today’s players in a few years—from the ATP’s “Big 4” to the Williams sisters to three-time Grand Slam champs Angelique Kerber and Stan Wawrinka, as well as the Bryan brothers.
Last year, the International Tennis Hall of Fame amended the induction criteria. Notably, singles players need to have won three Grand Slams and spent 13 weeks at No. 1, or have won five Grand Slams. There is still wiggle room in the voting and nomination process.
So with that being said, there are some players that could also make a strong case for enshrinement. Here’s a look at five of them.
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Versatility is a strong suit for the veteran Australian: Before she won the 2011 U.S. Open in a surprise over Serena Williams, Stosur picked up majors in women’s and mixed doubles. The former No. 1 in doubles has also reached as high as four in the world in singles.