Retired tennis player Jennifer Capriati was inducted into the Tennis Hall Of Fame.

Capriati, who was once ranked the number one tennis player in the world, was presented with the award by 2009 Hall of Fame inductee Monica Seles.

The three-time Grand Slam champion made a tearful acceptance speech at the press conference.

"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, according to CBC Sports. "This is one milestone I thought I'd never achieve. It's been quite a journey. Here, I look back at all those really great things I've accomplished and the achievements I've had and those achievements I overcame."

Capriati first made headlines when she reached the semifinals at the 1990 French Open, her first Grand Slam event just before her fourteenth birthday.

Capriati won six singles titles between 1990 and 1993, including a Gold Medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

At 17, she dropped out of the tennis tour following the 1993 U.S. Open due to drug addiction and other problems. 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.

"It was tough having to leave the game," she added. . "It's like mourning a loved one that's gone and a relationship's that gone, a part of yourself. It wasn't easy, but something that's gone and what you loved to do. It took a while to accept that and let go. This is so great for me because it's putting a lot of closure to my career and I'm able to move forward, give thanks, take thanks, give the honor and take the honor, and just be acknowledged here. It means everything to me."

Also honored at the 90-minute ceremony was retired player Gustavo Kuerten, master player Manuel Orantes, and tennis industry executive Mike Davies and wheelchair champion Randy Snow, who was honored posthumously.

Capriati has won 14 professional singles tournaments during her career, along with one women's doubles championship. In 2002, she received an ESPY for Comeback Player of the Year. Her career ended in 2004 with a 430-176 record.

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