Andre Agassi is a former professional tennis player from the United States, known as one of the sport's greatest athletes. He started playing tennis at a young age and turned professional at 16, making his debut in La Quinta, California, and winning his first tournament in 1987.
Agassi quickly rose to fame, finishing 1986 ranked No. 91 and winning six tournaments in 1988, including the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships. By the end of that year, he was ranked No. 3.
Throughout his career, Agassi won eight Grand Slam singles titles, including the French Open, Australian Open, U.S. Open, and Wimbledon. In 1999, he completed the Career Grand Slam, becoming the fifth male player to do so. He also achieved the Career Super Slam, winning all four Grand Slam tournaments, an Olympic gold medal, and a Year-end championship.
Despite facing personal struggles in the mid-1990s, which caused him to drop to No. 141 in the world, Agassi made a remarkable comeback, regaining his position as one of the top players by 1998. He continued to succeed in the early 2000s, winning his fourth Australian Open title in 2003 and reaching the U.S. Open final in 2005.
Agassi retired after the 2006 U.S. Open and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2011. After retiring, he has been involved in philanthropy and coaching, notably working with Novak Djokovic. His autobiography, "Open," tells the story of his journey and challenges.
Agassi's legacy is marked by his charisma, resilience, and impact on tennis, inspiring many with his story of overcoming adversity to achieve greatness.