Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf have officially entered the pickleball scene, announcing their participation in The JOOLA 2025 Pickleball Legends Tour. The event, set to take place in Vietnam and China from March 26 to 29, will feature the iconic power couple as headliners, joining top JOOLA athletes in showcasing the sport’s international growth.
Expanding Pickleball’s Global Reach
The announcement was made on Steffi Graf’s official Instagram account (@StefanieGrafhq), with a caption reading:
“Catch Stefanie and Andre in Vietnam and China this month, accompanied by @joolapickleball.” – (Graf)
Fans quickly reacted, calling them a “power couple” and “the greatest duo”, celebrating their transition from tennis to pickleball. Agassi, 54, expressed his enthusiasm for the event and the growing global presence of pickleball.
“As a leader in pickleball innovation, JOOLA understands what it takes to grow the game internationally. Being on the ground in China and Vietnam to share the joy and passion that Stefanie and I feel for pickleball with the community is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.” – (Agassi)
Joining Elite Pickleball Athletes
At the JOOLA 2025 Pickleball Legends Tour, Agassi and Graf will play alongside top pickleball professionals, including:
- Ben Johns
- Anna Bright
- Brooke Buckner
- Tyson McGuffin
- Collin Johns
- Chao Yi Wang
Their involvement further highlights the crossover between professional tennis and pickleball, a trend that has seen multiple tennis stars embrace the sport.
Agassi and Graf’s Growing Pickleball Involvement
Agassi and Graf have been active in pickleball competitions in recent years. Agassi has played in three editions of the Pickleball Slam, an event that features former tennis greats. In February 2024, the couple took on John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova at Pickleball Slam 2, bringing their competitive spirit to the fast-growing sport.
With 22 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Graf remains one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, while Agassi, a former world number one, boasts eight Grand Slam titles. Their participation in high-profile pickleball events continues to elevate the sport’s visibility.
A Legacy On and Off the Court
Agassi and Graf, who married in 2001, have remained a beloved couple in the sports world. They are parents to two children, Jaden (born in 2001) and Jaz (born in 2003). Agassi has often spoken about their strong bond and shared interests.
“We love cooking together. We love hiking together. We even love grocery shopping together, dividing and conquering. So it’s real life. And we’re blessed.” – (Agassi)
At Graf’s 2004 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Agassi gave a heartfelt tribute:
“As I attempt to find words worthy to introduce the person that has changed my life, I realize the words have yet to be invented that are large enough, colourful enough, or true enough to express the heart and soul of this woman that I love.” – (Agassi)
News in Brief: 2025 Pickleball Legends Tour
Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are set to headline The JOOLA 2025 Pickleball Legends Tour in Vietnam and China from March 26 to 29. The couple, who have been actively involved in pickleball competitions, will play alongside top pickleball professionals, further strengthening the sport’s international appeal.
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