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Pierce, Li and Kafelnikov react to Hall of Fame nod

Published Jan 23, 2019

On Sunday, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2019 inductees as Mary Pierce, Li Na and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

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Pierce is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and a two-time Fed Cup champion. Throughout her career, the Frenchwoman won 18 titles and rose as high as No. 3 in both singles and doubles.

#LiNa in Melbourne for her @TennisHalloFame induction. 2 Grand Slams and changing the face of Asian tennis forever. pic.twitter.com/VYa2y3RcIT
— IMG Tennis (@IMGTennis) January 22, 2019

Li is the most recently retired of the three inductees. The 36-year-old said goodbye to professional tennis in 2014, after winning the French Open and Australian Open and rising as high as No. 2.

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These days the Chinese super star is busy shooting a biopic based on her life and career. At the Australian Open, she has teamed up with Kim Clijsters in the Legends Doubles event.

Newly admitted Hall of Famer Li Na marches into the second round of the women's legends doubles with partner Kim Clijsters at the #AustralianOpen, enjoying the game just like the old days pic.twitter.com/UslneTp8TS
— Xinhua Sports (@XHSports) January 23, 2019

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During his career, Kafelnikov made his mark in both doubles and singles. The 44-year-old Russian won the 1996 French Open and 1999 Australian Open titles, as well as three French Open doubles crowns and a US Open doubles trophy. He also won the 2000 Olympic gold medal in Sydney.

Former @ATP_Tour No. 1, Grand Slam Champ, @Olympics, Gold Medalist, @DavisCup Champion... and now, Hall of Famer.

💬 Here’s @KYevgeni’s thoughts on the honor... pic.twitter.com/jcAnzbrVZK
— Tennis Hall of Fame (@TennisHalloFame) January 23, 2019

Earlier this week, members of the Class of 2019 were honored in a ceremony during the Australian Open.

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Great to be with @TennisHalloFame class of 2019 @_MaryPierce and Li Na @AustralianOpen tonight! @WTA pic.twitter.com/sjhk0ACZDL
— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) January 22, 2019

In July when they get inducted, Pierce, Li and Kafelnikov will officially join a prestigious group of just over 250 inductees representing 23 countries.

Pierce, Li and Kafelnikov react to Hall of Fame nod

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