Australian Tennis Hall of Fame


The Australian Tennis Hall of Fame was established in 1993 by Tennis Australia under the leadership of then-president Geoff Pollard. Described by Tennis Australia as "one of the highest honours Australian tennis players can receive", inductees are recognised by the production of a bronze bust by local sculptor Barbara McLean, that is later displayed in Garden Square at Melbourne Park.
The two inaugural inductees were Rod Laver and Margaret Court, recognised in a 1993 ceremony. Since then, a total of 39 individuals have been inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame, 10 of whom are women. One wheelchair player and one administrator are amongst the group. Eight of the inductions have been made posthumously. Thirty-one of the inductees are also members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Inductions are generally made annually, on Australia Day, 26 January, although nobody was added to the hall of fame in 1999 or 2005. On a number of occasions more than one induction has been made, but since 2011 a single induction has been made every year. Inductions take place at the Rod Laver Arena; they are celebrated at a Hall of Fame Ball, which takes place each year on the eve of the Australian Open men's singles final.

Inductees

YearImageNameNotesRef
1993 *One of two inaugural members of the Hall of Fame. Winner of eleven singles and nine doubles majors titles, including two Grand Slams. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1958 to 1962, and again in 1973, helping Australia to four tournament wins.
1993 *One of two inaugural members of the Hall of Fame. Winner of 24 singles and 40 doubles majors titles. Represented Australia in the Federation Cup from 1963 to 1965, and again from 1968 to 1970, also captaining the team on three occasions.
1994 *Winner of 12 singles and 16 doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1959 to 1967.
1994 *Second female player to be inducted. Winner of seven singles and six doubles majors titles. Represented Australia in the Federation Cup in 1970, from 1972 to 1976 and again in 1982. Non-playing captain of the Federation Cup team from 2002 to 2004.
1994 *Winner of three singles and sixteen doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1955 to 1963. Captained the team from 1970 to 1993, including four titles.
1995 *Winner of four singles and nine doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1952 to 1956, including four victories in the tournament.
1995 *Winner of eight singles and ten doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1953 to 1956, in 1973 and in 1975, including four victories in the tournament.
1996 *Winner of five singles and seventeen doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1949 to 1952, including three victories in the tournament.
1996 *Winner of two singles and seventeen doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup seven times between 1937 and 1950, including two victories in 1939 and 1950.
1996 * Winner of three singles and four doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup seven times between 1905 and 1920, including two victories in 1939 and 1950.
1996 *Winner of four singles and four doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup twice, in 1957 and 1958, winning both tournaments.
1996 *Winner of seven doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup five times from 1928 to 1939, captaining the team in 1938 and 1939. Also non-playing captain of the team from 1950 to 1969. The Hopman Cup is named after him.
1997- *Winner of two singles and fifteen doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup three times from 1964 to 1966, winning each time.
1997 *Winner of six singles and eleven doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup eight times from 1928 to 1937.
1997 *Winner of three singles and six doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup six times from 1919 to 1928, and as a non-playing captain in 1946.
1998 *Winner of seven singles and nineteen doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup eight times from 1963 to 1976, and as a non-playing captain between 1994 and 2000.
1998 *Winner of one singles and fifteen doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup eight times from 1964 to 1978, and as a coach between 1994 and 2000.
1998 *The third female player to be inducted. Winner of two singles and eleven doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Federation Cup four times from 1963 to 1967, and as a non-playing captain between 1994 and 2000.
1998 *Winner of three singles and fourteen doubles majors titles, including ten consecutive Australian Open men's doubles titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup nine times from 1933 to 1948.
2000 *Winner of one singles and eight doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup three times from 1950 to 1952.
2001 *Winner of one singles and three doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup four times, in 1957, 1958, 1972 and 1973, winning twice.
2001 *The fourth female player to be inducted. Winner of six singles and fourteen doubles majors titles, all at the Australian Open.
2002 *Winner of two singles and five doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup six times between 1950 and 1957.
2002 *The fifth female player to be inducted. Winner of two singles and seventeen doubles majors titles.
2003Winner of Wimbledon in 1987. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1983 to 1990.
2004- * President of the International Tennis Federation from 1991 to 1999, President of Tennis Australia from 1977 to 1989 and Federation Cup captain between 1964 and 1967.
2006 *The sixth female player to be inducted. Winner of five singles and nine doubles majors titles, all at the Australian Open.
2007-Winner of one singles and five doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup eight times between 1977 and 1985.
2008 *Winner of two singles and one doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup eight times between 1994 and 2001, captaining the team since 2011.
2009-The seventh female player to be inducted. Winner of four singles and five doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia at the Fed Cup between 1977 and 1988, captaining the team between 1985 and 1993.
2010 *Winner of 22 doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup 14 times between 1991 and 2005.
2010 *Winner of 17 doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia in the Davis Cup ten times between 1988 and 2000.
2011 *Winner of 12 doubles majors titles, including a mixed doubles Grand Slam in 1967.
2012 Winner of 12 doubles majors titles, including a mixed doubles Grand Slam in 1963.
2013-The eighth female player to be inducted. Winner of eight doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia at the Federation Cup between 1965 and 1970.
2014The ninth female player to be inducted. Winner of one singles and two doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia at the Federation Cup between 1967 and 1979, winning in 1968.
2015 *First wheelchair player to be inducted. Winner of six Paralympic medals, nine-time winner of the Australian Open, eight-time winner of the US Open, seven-time winner of the British Open and eight-time winner of the Japan Open.
2016Winner of four doubles majors titles. Also represented Australia at the Davis Cup between 1953 and 1955.
2017-The tenth female player to be inducted. Winner of one singles and three doubles majors titles, all at the Australian Championships.