Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi is a former world No. 1 tennis player from the United States. He won eight Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal. After retiring from tennis, he started playing pickleball, a sport similar to tennis but played on a smaller court. He made his professional pickleball debut in 2025.

Early Life

Andre Agassi was born on April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada. His father, Emmanuel Agassi, was an Olympic boxer for Iran. Andre Agassi started playing tennis at a young age, encouraged by his father. At 15, he joined the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida. He turned professional at 16 and quickly became one of the top players in the world.

Family Life

Andre Agassi is married to Steffi Graf, a former world No. 1 tennis player from Germany. They have two children and live in Las Vegas. The couple enjoys playing pickleball together and often plays on the same team.

They started playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and now play several times a week. They also promote pickleball in countries like Vietnam and China.

Career

Tennis Career

Andre Agassi had a successful tennis career. He won eight Grand Slam titles: four Australian Opens, two US Opens, one Wimbledon, and one French Open.

He also won a gold medal in men’s singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He retired from professional tennis in 2006 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2011.

Pickleball Career

In April 2025, Andre Agassi made his professional pickleball debut at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida. He partnered with 18-year-old Anna Leigh Waters, the top-ranked female pickleball player.

They won their first match against two teenage opponents but lost in the next round. Andre Agassi described playing pickleball as “absolute joy.”

Before his professional debut, Andre Agassi participated in exhibition pickleball matches with other former tennis stars like John McEnroe and Andy Roddick. He also partnered with the equipment brand JOOLA to develop new pickleball gear.

Net Worth

Andre Agassi’s net worth is estimated to be around $145 million. His earnings come from his tennis career, endorsements, and business ventures. He has endorsed brands like Nike, Canon, and Longines.

He also founded the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, which supports educational initiatives in the United States.