Andre Agassi

Description: (Former World No.1 Tennis Player and Olympic Gold Medalist)

Andre Kirk Agassi is an American professional tennis player, who is well-known for his eight Grand Slam titles and has always been the center of attraction for his fashion sense and good looks. He first picked his tennis racket at the tender age of 2 and got into professional tennis as a teenager. In the early days of his career, he refused to participate in Wimbledon because of the white dress code and its grassy court, but later, changed his mind and went on to win several Grand Slam titles. This legendary tennis player, whose career spanned nearly two decades, has been honored with various titles and accolades and continues to be an inspiration for tennis players all around the world. He is the only tennis player to win the ‘Career Golden Slam’ and the ‘ATP Tour World Championships’. This tennis player, who is often been nicknamed as ‘The Punisher’, had to retire from tennis due to spinal problems. He was always known for his aggressive playing style with brilliant hand-eye coordination, which usually put his opponents on the defensive. Also a philanthropist, he also established a foundation to help the children in different parts of the world. Scroll further for more.

Overview

Birthday April 29, 1970 (Taurus)
Alternative names Andre Kirk Agassi
Height 180 cm
City Las Vegas, Nevada
Spouse/Ex- Stefanie Graf (m. 2001), Brooke Shields (m. 1997–1999)
Parents Emmanuel Agassi
Elizabeth Agassi
Children Jaden Gil Agassi, Jaz Elle Agassi
Relatives Philip Agassi, Rita Agassi, Tami Agassi

Did you know

What tennis tournaments did Andre Agassi win during his career? Andre Agassi won a total of 60 singles titles during his professional tennis career, including 8 Grand Slam titles.
How did Andre Agassi contribute to tennis outside of playing? Andre Agassi founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, which focuses on providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
What is Andre Agassi known for besides his tennis career? Andre Agassi is also known for his philanthropic efforts and his bestselling autobiography, "Open," which details his personal and professional life.
What was Andre Agassi's playing style on the tennis court? Andre Agassi was known for his aggressive baseline play, powerful groundstrokes, and exceptional return of serve skills.
What impact did Andre Agassi have on the sport of tennis? Andre Agassi's charismatic personality, on-court success, and off-court philanthropy helped bring new fans to the sport of tennis and popularize it worldwide.
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