Andre Agassi

Guide Note

Andre Agassi is a professional tennis player who was formerly ranked number one in the world. Considered a philanthropic athlete, Agassi has raised more than $60 million to help disadvantaged children in Las Vegas. He is currently married to fellow tennis legend Steffi Graf.

Fast Facts

1. Born: April 29, 1970
2. Birth place: Las Vegas
3. Turned professional in 1986
4. Won 17 ATP Masters Series tournaments
5. Won the ATP Most Improved Player Award twice
6. Married Steffi Graf in 2001
7. Children: Son Jaden Gil and daughter Jaz Elle
8. Formerly married to Brooke Shields
9. Opened Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas

Agassi Creates History

One of only five men to win all four Grand Slams, Agassi received an Olympic Gold Medal and was named one of the 12 greatest players of all time by Tennis Magazine. In his career he won eight Grand Slam Singles Championships including four Australian Opens, one French Open, one Wimbledon and two U.S. Opens.¹

Agassi Retires

Agassi announced his retirement on June 24, 2006, after a solid twenty year career. Due to an irritated sciatic nerve, Agassi officially retired after his 2006 U.S. Open appearance.²

Quotes

"I believe the most powerful way to empower a child is through a strong education. We've created an atmosphere that helps children dream of possibilities that they may not otherwise have considered for themselves, and we provide the tools and resources to help them achieve their goals."-Andre Agassi³