Early Life and Education of Andre Agassi: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Andre Agassi, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Andre Agassi, a former American professional tennis player, achieved the world No. 1 ranking for 101 weeks, finishing as the year-end No. 1 in 1999. He secured 60 ATP Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by eight major championships, thus completing a Career Grand Slam. Additionally, Agassi earned an Olympic gold medal, won the 1990 ATP Tour World Championships, claimed 17 Masters titles, and contributed to three victorious United States Davis Cup teams (1990, 1992, 1995). He stands as one of only eight men to achieve a Career Grand Slam in singles and among three to complete a Career Golden Slam in singles.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1959: Parents' Marriage

In 1959, Andre Agassi's parents, Emmanuel "Mike" Agassi and Elizabeth "Betty" Agassi, married after dating for two months.

1963: Emmanuel Agassi met Kirk Kerkorian

In 1963, Emmanuel Agassi met Kirk Kerkorian, an American businessman, while working as a waiter at the Tropicana Las Vegas. They became friends.

April 29, 1970: Andre Agassi Born

On April 29, 1970, Andre Kirk Agassi was born. He later became a world No. 1 ranked professional tennis player.

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1988: Refusal to Play at Wimbledon

From 1988, Andre Agassi chose not to play at Wimbledon, publicly stating that he did not wish to play there because of the event's traditionalism and dress code.

1990: Refusal to Play at Wimbledon

In 1990, Andre Agassi chose not to play at Wimbledon, publicly stating that he did not wish to play there because of the event's traditionalism and dress code.

1994: Brad Gilbert Coaches Agassi

In 1994, Brad Gilbert became Andre Agassi's coach, initiating a change to more methodical baseline play, encouraging him to wear out opponents with deep groundstrokes and use his fitness to win attrition wars.

April 1996: Official All Star Café Opening

In April 1996, Andre Agassi, along with five athlete partners, opened a chain of sports-themed restaurants named Official All Star Café.

1997: Marriage to Brooke Shields

In 1997, Agassi married actress Brooke Shields.

1999: Divorce from Brooke Shields

In 1999, Agassi divorced actress Brooke Shields.

1999: Stake in Nevada First Bank

In 1999, Andre Agassi paid $1 million for a 10 percent stake in Nevada First Bank.

October 22, 2001: Marriage to Steffi Graf

On October 22, 2001, Agassi married Steffi Graf at their Las Vegas home in a private ceremony.

2001: Marriage to Steffi Graf

In 2001, Andre Agassi married fellow tennis player Steffi Graf.

2001: Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy Opened

In 2001, the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation opened the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas.

2001: Official All Star Café Closure

In 2001, the sports-themed restaurant chain, Official All Star Café, co-owned by Andre Agassi, closed down.

2002: Joins Tennis Channel and Partners with Michael Mina

In 2002, Andre Agassi joined the Tennis Channel and partnered with chef Michael Mina to start Mina Group Inc., opening 18 concept restaurants.

2003: Birth of Daughter Jaz Elle

In 2003, Agassi and Graf's daughter, Jaz Elle, was born.

2004: Acquisition of Golden Nugget Las Vegas and Laughlin

In 2004, Andre Agassi was an equity investor of a group that acquired Golden Nugget Las Vegas and Golden Nugget Laughlin from MGM Mirage for $215 million.

2006: Retirement from Tennis

Andre Agassi retired from the sport following the 2006 US Open.

2006: Final US Open and Retirement

In 2006, Andre Agassi had a dramatic run in his final US Open, winning against Andrei Pavel and Marcos Baghdatis before falling to Benjamin Becker. He received a standing ovation and delivered a retirement speech after his last match.

2006: Withdrawals and Retirement Announcement

In 2006, Andre Agassi had a poor start to the year due to injuries, withdrawing from the Australian Open and the entire clay-court season. He returned for Wimbledon, where he lost to Nadal and announced his plans to retire following the US Open.

2006: Profit from Nevada First Bank

In 2006, Andre Agassi made a $10 million profit when Nevada First Bank was sold to Western Alliance Bancorp.

2007: Board Member of Meadows Bank

In 2007, Andre Agassi sat on the board of Meadows Bank, an independent bank in Nevada.

November 2009: Publication of Open: An Autobiography

In November 2009, Agassi's autobiography, Open: An Autobiography, written with J. R. Moehringer, was published, detailing his childhood and his relationship with his father.

2009: Graduation rate at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy

In 2009, the graduating class of Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy had a 100 percent graduation rate and expected a 100 percent college acceptance rate.

2009: Revelation of Relationship with Barbra Streisand

In his 2009 autobiography, Agassi wrote about dating Barbra Streisand in the early 1990s, highlighting the unconventional nature of their relationship.

September 1, 2010: Declaration of Independent Political Affiliation

On September 1, 2010, Agassi appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show and stated that he is registered as an Independent.

February 2014: Remodeling of University of Phoenix Building

In February 2014, Agassi remodeled the vacant University of Phoenix building in Las Vegas as a new school, called the Doral Academy West through the Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund.

August 2014: Opening of Doral Academy West

In August 2014, the Doral Academy West opened.

April 2025: Announcement of Professional Pickleball Debut

In April 2025, Agassi announced he would make his professional debut in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships played April 26-May 3, 2025 in Naples, Florida.