Andre Agassi Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 82 kg |
Date of Birth | April 29, 1970 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Spouse | Steffi Graf |
Andre Agassi is an American retired professional tennis player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of the sport. He had won 8 Grand Slam titles – Wimbledon (1992), US Open (1994, 1999), Australian Open (1995, 2000, 2001, 2003), and French Open (1999) – and had finished as a finalist 7 times. He had won the singles ‘Gold’ medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 1990 ATP Tour Finals, and 3 Davis Cup titles (1990, 1992, 1995). Andre also won an astounding 17 ATP Masters Series titles. He retired from the sport abruptly in 2006, with a 76% singles win record, after dealing with chronic back trouble. Post-retirement, he has been involved in multiple media engagements, business ventures, and has founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation which has worked extensively for at-risk children in his home state of Nevada. His critically acclaimed autobiography titled Open was published in 2009. He was inducted into the ‘International Tennis Hall of Fame’ in 2011. He has also tried his hand at coaching, engaging with top-notch players like Novak Djokovic (2017–2018) and Grigor Dimitrov (2018–Present).
Born Name
Andre Kirk Agassi
Nick Name
The Punisher, The Las Vegas Kid
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Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States
Residence
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States
Nationality
Education
Andre had dropped out of school in the 9th grade to pursue a tennis career.
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player (Retired)
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Family
- Father – Emmanuel “Mike” Agassi (Former Olympic Boxer)
- Mother – Elizabeth “Betty” Agassi (née Dudley)
- Siblings – Philip Agassi (Older Brother), Rita Agassi (Older Sister), Tami Agassi (Older Sister)
- Others – Heidi Graf (née Schalk) (Mother-in-Law), Peter Graf (Father-in-Law) (Tennis Instructor, Car-and-Insurance Salesman) (d. 2013), Michael Graf (Brother-in-Law), Skylar Gonzales (Nephew), Jeanna Lynn Gonzales (Niece), Pancho Gonzales (Brother-in-Law) (Tennis Player) (d. 1995), Lobsang Dargey (Brother-in-Law), David Aghassian (Paternal Grandfather), Noonia Aghassian (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Played
Right-Handed (Two-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro
1986
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Andre has dated –
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Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Armenian, Ukrainian, and Assyrian descent on his father’s side and English descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Bald
- Clean-shaven look
Brand Endorsements
Andre has served as the brand ambassador for –
- Donnay Sports
- Penn tennis balls
- Nike
- Adidas
- Schick
- Twinlab
- Aramis Life
- 24 Hour Fitness
- Jacobs Creek
- Longines
He has appeared in the TV commercials for –
- Canon Inc.
- Got Milk?
- Deutsche Telekom
- Genworth Financial
- LVMH Moët Hennessy
- Nintendo Wii
- Wii Fit U
- Longines
He has been sponsored by –
- Prince Graphite rackets
- Head N.V.
- DuPont
- Ebel
- Mountain Dew
- Mazda
- Kia Motors
- American Express
- Deutsche Bank
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Andre Agassi Facts
Featured Image by Andre Agassi / Instagram
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