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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.
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- 2006
- Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- 1986
- Who Is Andre Agassi?
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- Life After Tennis
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...
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Apr 30, 2024 · Graf was known for her intensity, speed, and powerful forehand, and by the 1990s she had become one of the premier players in the world, winning multiple singles titles in the French Open (1987–88, 1993, 1995–96, and 1999), Australian Open (1988–90 and 1994), and U.S. Open (1988–89, 1993, and 1995–96).
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Apr 29, 2020 · Tactical genius Brad Gilbert, who drastically turned Agassi’s career around when they began their eight-year partnership in 1994, grasped what his charge needed to do inside the lines with razor ...
Jul 27, 2016 · This is what you already know: Andre Agassi, a pretty boy from Vegas, ascends to notoriety in the late 80s, early 90s, refusing to play Wimbledon at first because he doesn’t want to wear all white.
Jul 10, 2020 · Remembering 1992 Wimbledon. Twenty five years ago, Andre Agassi wrestled away the Wimbledon trophy from the world’s finest serve and volleyers. It was a title few believed he was destined to win. July 10, 2020. Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images.
Feb 16, 2018 · Years played: 1986–2006. *Titles: 60. Major titles: 8* Agassi’s autobiography was called Open, but it could have come with a subtitle: “How to Survive Child Stardom, Burnout, Spandex, Hair Loss,...
