There Are New Rules For Getting Inducted Into the Hall of Fame

The Tennis Hall of Fame has not been the easiest thing to get in to. In fact, not many athletes are aware of what exactly it takes to get into the Tennis Hall of Fame, and over the years there have been many disputes over who is inducted and who isn’t.

It seems like a smart move by the International Tennis Hall of Fame to create a set of rules when it comes to deciding who exactly can be included in this prestigious group of athletes. Some of the changes in rules include fan votes, and allowing athletes who reach a certain criteria to be included on the voting ballot.

While previously each player on the ballot required approval from a nominating committee, players who meet any of the following standards will be automatically included on the ballot:

1. Winner of five major singles titles
2. Winner of three major singles titles and spent at least 13 weeks as no. 1
3. Winner of 15 major doubles titles
4. Winner of 12 major doubles titles and at spent 52 weeks as no. 1
5. Should have been retired for at least 5 years.

The last 6 inductees into the hall of fame have been:

1. David Hall (2015)
2. Amelie Mauresmo (2015)
3. Justine Henin (2016)
4. Marat Safin (2016)
5. Kim Clijsters (2017)
6. Andy Roddick (2017)

Will these rules give credit to those players who deserve to be in the Hall of Fame? Or will it overlook many players who have made a contribution to the sport? The election committee should be able to ensure that players receive the recognition they deserve, and the new rules should make sure that the proceedings are fair.

We will only really find out when the next few inductees are named.