Andre Kirk Agassi, born April 29, 1970, is an American retired professional tennis player who rose to become one of the sport's most dominant figures from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s. Known for his remarkable talent and charismatic presence, Agassi emerged as a standout not only for his performance on court but also for his unique fashion choices and fiery personality.
A former World No. 1, Agassi is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He secured eight Grand Slam singles titles in his career and finished as a runner-up in seven additional Grand Slam events. Agassi’s Grand Slam victories include four Australian Open titles (a record at the time in the Open Era until Novak Djokovic won his fifth in 2015), two US Open titles, one Wimbledon title, and one French Open title. In doing so, he became one of only seven male players in history, and one of four in the Open Era, to complete a Career Grand Slam—winning each of the four major tennis championships at least once.
Agassi's success wasn’t limited to the Grand Slam tournaments. In 1996, he captured the Olympic gold medal in men’s singles in Atlanta, becoming the first male player in history to achieve the Career Golden Slam—the Career Grand Slam plus an Olympic gold medal. He remains the only male player to have accomplished the Career Golden Slam in singles alongside winning the ATP Tour World Championships (in 1990), a unique combination that Sports Illustrated coined the “Career Super Slam.”
Renowned for his return of serve, many analysts and fellow professionals consider Agassi the greatest returner in tennis history. His adaptability across surfaces allowed him to become the first male player to win Grand Slam titles on hard court, clay, and grass. He was also the last American man to win both the French Open (1999) and the Australian Open (2003).
Agassi first reached the World No. 1 ranking in 1995, but his career experienced a downturn in the subsequent years due to personal issues. By 1997, he had dropped to World No. 141, leading many to speculate that his career might be over. However, he mounted a significant comeback, regaining the No. 1 position in 1999 and enjoying the most successful stretch of his professional years in the early 2000s.
Beyond his Grand Slam and Olympic achievements, Agassi also excelled in ATP Masters Series events, winning 17 titles throughout his career. As part of the U.S. Davis Cup team, he contributed to championship victories in 1990, 1992, and 1995, further cementing his legacy as a key player in American tennis history.
| Birth Date: | 29 Apr, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Tennis player Autobiographer Businessperson |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Las Vegas |
| residence: | Las Vegas |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American tennis player |
| Twitter Id: | AndreAgassi |
| Spouse: | Brooke Shields[1997-1999] Steffi Graf [M. 2001] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 175 million |
