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| − | + | '''Andre Agassi''' (born 1970) is a former men's [[tennis]] player. Flamboyant and charismatic, he has been famous since he turned pro, when he was 16. From his early [[year]]s with his long blonde [[hair]] to his later years when baldness led him to shave his [[head]], Agassi was always a tennis figure in the public [[eye]]. The [[camera]] seemed to [[love]] him, and he lined up a number of lucrative [[endorsement]] deals from early in his career. Regarded by some as one of the best tennis players in the [[world]], Agassi has nonetheless earned a spot on Conservapedia's [[Overrated Sports Stars]] list. | |
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| + | Agassi married actress [[Brooke Shields]]. The couple divorced, and Agassi later married former tennis star [[Steffi Graff]]. Agassi's biggest tennis rivalry was with [[Pete Sampras]] from the time when they were both young tennis stars until they reached the twilight of their careers. Agassi retired in 2006 after the U.S. Open and was given a heartfelt farewell for a long and illustrious career. | ||
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| + | Agassi's [[autobiography]] ''Open'' was published by Knopf in 2009. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:20, September 14, 2016
Andre Agassi (born 1970) is a former men's tennis player. Flamboyant and charismatic, he has been famous since he turned pro, when he was 16. From his early years with his long blonde hair to his later years when baldness led him to shave his head, Agassi was always a tennis figure in the public eye. The camera seemed to love him, and he lined up a number of lucrative endorsement deals from early in his career. Regarded by some as one of the best tennis players in the world, Agassi has nonetheless earned a spot on Conservapedia's Overrated Sports Stars list.
Agassi married actress Brooke Shields. The couple divorced, and Agassi later married former tennis star Steffi Graff. Agassi's biggest tennis rivalry was with Pete Sampras from the time when they were both young tennis stars until they reached the twilight of their careers. Agassi retired in 2006 after the U.S. Open and was given a heartfelt farewell for a long and illustrious career.
Agassi's autobiography Open was published by Knopf in 2009.