Williams and Sharapova were not always on great terms, each admitted in their speeches, but came to share a mutual respect and a growing friendship since retiring.

Sharapova was honored with an official U.S. Open ring Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, following her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She accepted her latest hardware in the latest rendition of the tennis dress that changed the sport. “New York City, what a special place and special court,” Sharapova said.

Maria Sharapova, recently inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, received her US Open ring at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Serena Williams, her