‘‘It’s about getting wins and putting yourself in position,’’ said Hewitt, looking for his 29th ATP title. ‘‘I think more than anything it’s about self-belief and self-confidence.’’

Ram said it was special to face a two-time Grand Slam champion.

‘‘I hope I’m still playing when he gets inducted into the Hall of Fame because that’s going to happen someday,’’ Ram said.

Capriati’s career — and her teenage life — took a number of twists and turns. She started as a teenage prodigy, was sidetracked with off-court troubles, rebounded to become a three-time Grand Slam champion, and now her journey is complete with her Hall induction.

In a tear-filled acceptance speech, the 36-year-old Capriati remembered her great moments in the game and touched on some of her troubles off the court.

Capriati was presented by 2009 Hall of Fame inductee Monica Seles.

‘‘I still managed to overcome some adversity, win a gold medal, win some Grand Slams, and stand at the podium at the Hall of Fame,’’ said Capriati, breaking into tears during her speech. ‘‘This is one milestone I thought I’d never achieve.’’

As a 14-year-old, she burst onto the scene fresh out of the eighth grade and reached the semifinals at her first Grand Slam event — the 1990 French Open.

Three years later, drug and other problems made a mess of her life and she temporarily dropped off the tour following the 1993 US Open.

Her downturn didn’t stop there. She was arrested that year for shoplifting at a Florida mall, and again the next year for marijuana possession. She also spent time in drug rehabilitation in 1994.