Jaden Agassi, son of tennis legends Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi, made his presence felt at the inaugural Agassi Open Play Day on April 12, 2025. The event, hosted by his father to celebrate National Pickleball Month, took place at Life Time Green Valley in Las Vegas.
A Family Affair and Special Guests
Andre Agassi joined the event as a host, participating in on-court play with registered participants. Among the guests was 11-year-old pickleball player Jack Loughridge and Maroon 5’s guitarist and vocalist, James Valentine. The event aimed to promote the growth of pickleball and celebrate the sport’s increasing popularity.
Jaden Joins the Action
Jaden Agassi, who is pursuing a career in professional baseball, took part in the event, teaming up with professional pickleball player Ryan Sherry. Sherry, who is also the CEO of Life Time, shared a special moment with Jaden on Instagram. The post featured a picture of them posing at the net, accompanied by a message for Jaden, who had joined Sherry for a doubles match.
“Agassi/Sherry with a doubs debut today to support national pickleball month @lifetimepickleball! Keep up the good playing @jadenagassi and I can probably put my thinking hat on and find you a paddle sponsor @agassi @joolapickleball @stephanigrafhq @legacyprosports.” – (Ryan Sherry)
Jaden shared the picture on his own Instagram story, offering his reaction to the moment.
Jaden’s Career Outside Pickleball
While Jaden Agassi continues to support his parents’ involvement in pickleball, he is also carving out his path in professional baseball. The 23-year-old pitcher joined the MLB Draft League’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers in 2024. He earned recognition as the MLB Draft Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 1-7, 2024, for his outstanding performance on the mound.
Event’s Impact
Jaden’s appearance at the Agassi Open Play Day highlights the growing connection between sports families and the pickleball community. His involvement, paired with his father’s hosting of the event, helps to bring further visibility to pickleball while also showing the versatility of the Agassi family’s athletic talents.
This event also signifies the continued rise of pickleball as a mainstream sport, drawing attention from professional athletes across different disciplines.
News in Brief: Jaden Agassi
Jaden Agassi joined his father, Andre Agassi, at the inaugural Agassi Open Play Day in Las Vegas on April 12, 2025. Jaden teamed up with Ryan Sherry for a doubles match. Jaden, also a professional baseball player, supports his parents’ pickleball endeavors while pursuing his own athletic career.
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