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Andre Agassi

Injury and Retirement

Nicknamed “The Punisher” for his aggressive style of play, Agassi’s career was eventually curtailed by physical ailments. Suffering from chronic sciatica as a result of two bulging discs, spondylolisthesis (vertebral displacement), and a bone spur pressing on a nerve, he played his final professional match on September 3, 2006, losing in the third round of the US Open to Benjamin Becker. His emotional farewell marked the end of a 20-plus year career.

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Philanthropy and Education Advocacy

After retiring, Agassi turned his focus to philanthropy. He founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, which has raised over $60 million for at-risk children in Southern Nevada. In 2001, the Foundation opened the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas, a tuition-free public charter school serving K-12 students from underserved communities. His work in education has made a lasting impact beyond the tennis world.

Personal Life

Agassi has been married to fellow tennis legend Steffi Graf since 2001. The couple, both former World No. 1s, are regarded as one of tennis’s most prominent power couples. Together, they have continued to promote youth development, education, and sports.

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Quick Facts
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
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Last Modified: Jun 30 2025
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