The thing is, the HoF has a marketing element. It's a ceremony and they want to attract a good crowd. Maybe it's a fundraiser, too. So they need stars whenever they can get them. They need Ivanovic and Wozniacki and other big names for marketing purposes. They have to balance that with the integrity/mission of the HoF. Good point about their being a slew of women at some point. Yay, parity.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:57 pm If you go by the women, you will see some more people. Kvitova, Mugu, Kerber, Barty, possibly Azarenka. Wozniacki will get in because of her long stay at #1, Halep will also be considered. It will not be as bleak as the ATP prospect.
Then you will have the years of 10 players with 1 slam. And time to reconsider again.
i'm all for considering personality and impact on the game in addition to wins and accomplishments, the subjective X-factors. Ivanovic was a star. Ivanisevic was a big, unique personality on tour, made several other finals, and still has a presence as a top player's coach, and evidently a good coach, since Cilic was also with him when he won the US Open.