Andre Agassi (Birthday April 29th) - American Tennis Player, Personal Details, Career, Achievements.
Importance
Andre Agassi is one of the most promising tennis players over the globe.
Birth Details
Agassi was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 29, 1970.
Personal details
Andre Agassi father is Emmanuel Agassi and mother Elizabeth Agassi.
Andre father is an Iranian
Agassi father led the boxing team of Iran at the Olympic Games during the years 1948 and 1952.
Andre Agassi then migrated to the US where he wanted his child to win all 4 tennis Grand Slam tournaments.
Agassi dated famed American singer Barbra Streisand. But he got married to actress Brooke Shields on April 19, 1997.
They were later divorced on April 9, 1999.
Agassi and Steffi Graf were married on October 22, 2001. They have a son, Jaden Gil who was born on October 26, 2001, and a daughter, Jaz Elle, born on October 3, 2003.
The couple presently lives in Las Vegas.
Early stage of Career
Agassi’s father started getting Agassi trained at a very young age.
Agassi started doing his practice with pros like Roscoe Tanner and Jimmy Connors when he was only five years of age.
At the age of thirteen Andre was sent to Florida to become tennis teacher in Guru Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy.
Achievements
Andre Agassi became thoroughly professional while he turned 16.
Agassi played his first tournament in La Quinta, California.
Andre Agassi won his first match against John Austin, 6–4 6–2.
By the end of the year, Agassi was ranked #91 in the world.
Andre Agassi won six tournaments in the year 1988.
In December 1988, he had crossed 2 million US dollar as prize money in his flourishing career.
Andre Agassi reached this level of prize money after performing as the best player in just 43 tournaments, which is the fastest in history of tennis.
Agassi ranking was 3 at the end of this year.
Agassi helped the United States win its first Davis Cup in 8 years.
Agassi was named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year in 1992.
Tennis professionals like John McEnroe, Jim Courier and others have complimented Agassi as the “best service returner” ever to play tennis.
Many others compliment him as the best ball striker in the history of tennis.
Agassi was known for his ability to hit the ball sharply, angled winners from the baseline.
In 1995, he adopted a backhand drop shot to his opponent, which was one of the most effective drop shots of his playing style.
Andre Agassi is one of the most promising tennis players over the globe.
Birth Details
Agassi was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 29, 1970.
Personal details
Andre Agassi father is Emmanuel Agassi and mother Elizabeth Agassi.
Andre father is an Iranian
Agassi father led the boxing team of Iran at the Olympic Games during the years 1948 and 1952.
Andre Agassi then migrated to the US where he wanted his child to win all 4 tennis Grand Slam tournaments.
Agassi dated famed American singer Barbra Streisand. But he got married to actress Brooke Shields on April 19, 1997.
They were later divorced on April 9, 1999.
Agassi and Steffi Graf were married on October 22, 2001. They have a son, Jaden Gil who was born on October 26, 2001, and a daughter, Jaz Elle, born on October 3, 2003.
The couple presently lives in Las Vegas.
Early stage of Career
Agassi’s father started getting Agassi trained at a very young age.
Agassi started doing his practice with pros like Roscoe Tanner and Jimmy Connors when he was only five years of age.
At the age of thirteen Andre was sent to Florida to become tennis teacher in Guru Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy.
Achievements
Andre Agassi became thoroughly professional while he turned 16.
Agassi played his first tournament in La Quinta, California.
Andre Agassi won his first match against John Austin, 6–4 6–2.
By the end of the year, Agassi was ranked #91 in the world.
Andre Agassi won six tournaments in the year 1988.
In December 1988, he had crossed 2 million US dollar as prize money in his flourishing career.
Andre Agassi reached this level of prize money after performing as the best player in just 43 tournaments, which is the fastest in history of tennis.
Agassi ranking was 3 at the end of this year.
Agassi helped the United States win its first Davis Cup in 8 years.
Agassi was named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year in 1992.
Tennis professionals like John McEnroe, Jim Courier and others have complimented Agassi as the “best service returner” ever to play tennis.
Many others compliment him as the best ball striker in the history of tennis.
Agassi was known for his ability to hit the ball sharply, angled winners from the baseline.
In 1995, he adopted a backhand drop shot to his opponent, which was one of the most effective drop shots of his playing style.
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