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Agassi ended 1990 on a high note as he helped the United States win its first Davis Cup in 8 years on home soil against Australia (3–2) and won his only Tennis Masters Cup, beating reigning Wimbledon champion Stefan Edberg in the final.
- Who Is Andre Agassi?
- Early Life
- Young Tennis Star
- Career Comeback
- Life After Tennis
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Former professional tennis player Andre Agassi won several USTA junior national titles before turning professional at the age of 16. In 1992, Agassi won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. More victories soon followed with a U.S. Open win in 1994 and the Australian Open in 1995. After a career slump, Agassi returned to top form in 1999 with wi...
Born on April 29, 1970, tennis legend Agassi first picked up a racket when he was a toddler at the insistence of his father. His father, an immigrant from Iran and a former Olympic boxer, served as his first coach, making Agassi practice for hours at the family's Las Vegas, Nevada home. In his mid-teens, Agassi abandoned his education to train full...
When he first arrived on the tennis scene, Agassi turned heads and raised eyebrows with his wild hair and bright clothing. The boisterous athlete quickly had an endorsement deal with Nike before even winning a title. Some wondered whether there was any substance behind of his youthful good looks and flashy style. While Agassi won his first competit...
Beginning in 1997, Agassi went through a difficult patch, both professionally and personally. He failed to win any tournaments that year, and the former number-one player dropped significantly in the rankings. According to his autobiography Open, Agassi had been introduced to crystal meth by a friend. He tested positive for drugs in 1997, but he to...
A dedicated philanthropist, Agassi spends much of his time these days on working educational programs and initiatives. He created the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation in 1994, which provides at-risk children in southern Nevada with educational opportunities and recreational activities. The foundation raised the money needed to start the Andre Aga...
Learn about the life and achievements of Andre Agassi, a former world-class tennis player who won eight Grand Slam titles and a gold medal. Find out about his struggles with drugs, his marriage to Steffi Graf and his philanthropic work.
Mar 4, 2024 · Learn how the tennis stars met, fell in love and married in 2001, and became parents of two. Find out how they balance their careers, their relationship and their children.
May 25, 2024 · Andre Agassi, American professional tennis player who won eight Grand Slam titles as well as the career Grand Slam for winning each of the four major tennis tournaments—Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open—at least once. Learn more about Agassi’s life and career.
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Apr 29, 2020 · A look back at the life and achievements of the American tennis legend, who turned 50 on April 29, 2020. From his rise to fame and fortune, to his struggles with addiction and identity, to his comeback and marriage, Agassi's story is one of the most complex and compelling in sports history.
Official tennis player profile of Andre Agassi on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
Agassi first became No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings on 10 April 1995, unseating Pete Sampras and staying there for 30 weeks. Sampras took back the top spot on 6 November 1995 and finished that season as the year-end No. 1.
