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 is a retired American professional tennis player, achieving the world No. 1 ranking for 101 weeks. He secured 60 ATP Tour-level singles titles, which include eight major titles, leading him to complete a Career Grand Slam. Agassi also earned an Olympic gold medal and contributed to multiple United States Davis Cup victories. He further distinguished himself by winning the ATP Tour World Championships in 1990 and 17 Masters titles. He is one of the few players to achieve a Career Grand Slam and a Career Golden Slam.

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1959: Parents' Marriage

In 1959, Andre Agassi's parents married after dating for two months, then moved from Chicago to Las Vegas.

1963: Father's acquaintance with Kirk Kerkorian

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

April 29, 1970: Andre Agassi's Birth

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

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1995: Australian Open Win and Winning Streak

In 1995, Andre Agassi shaved his head and won the Australian Open, beating Pete Sampras in the final. He won three Masters Series events and compiled a career-best 26-match winning streak during the summer hard-court circuit.

April 1996: Official All Star Café opening

In April 1996, Andre Agassi, along with athlete partners including Wayne Gretzky, Joe Montana, Shaquille O'Neal, Ken Griffey Jr., and Monica Seles, opened a chain of sports-themed restaurants named Official All Star Café.

1997: Marriage to Brooke Shields

In 1997, Andre Agassi married actress Brooke Shields.

1997: Methamphetamine Use

In 1997, Andre Agassi used and tested positive for methamphetamine, which he discussed in his autobiography, leading to reactions from fellow tennis players.

1999: Divorce from Brooke Shields

In 1999, Andre Agassi divorced actress Brooke Shields.

1999: Agassi invests 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, Andre Agassi married Steffi Graf at their Las Vegas home in a private ceremony with their mothers as witnesses.

2001: Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy Opening

In 2001, the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation opened the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas, a K–12 public charter school for at-risk children. In 2001, Andre Agassi married Steffi Graf.

2001: Official All Star Café closing

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

2002: Agassi joins Tennis Channel and partners with Michael Mina

In 2002, Andre Agassi joined the Tennis Channel to promote the channel and made an equity investment in the network. He also partnered with chef Michael Mina to start Mina Group Inc. and opened 18 concept restaurants.

2003: Birth of Daughter Jaz Elle

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

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2004: Agassi invests in Golden Nugget

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: Final US Open and Retirement

In 2006, Andre Agassi had a dramatic run in his final US Open, battling extreme back pain and requiring anti-inflammatory injections after each match. He won against Andrei Pavel and Marcos Baghdatis before losing to Benjamin Becker in his last match, after which he delivered a retirement speech.

2006: Injury-Plagued Season and Retirement Announcement

In 2006, Andre Agassi had a poor start due to ankle, back, and leg pain, leading to withdrawals from several events including the Australian Open and the French Open. He returned for Wimbledon, where he lost to Rafael Nadal and announced his retirement plans following the US Open.

2006: Agassi makes profit on bank investment

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

2006: Agassi retires after US Open

In 2006, Andre Agassi retired from professional tennis after the US Open.

2006: Retirement from Tennis

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

2007: Agassi sits on board of Meadows Bank

In 2007, Andre Agassi sat on the board of Meadows Bank, an independent bank in Nevada. He has also invested in start-up companies backed by Allen & Company.

December 2008: Lawsuit Against Steffi Graf

In December 2008, Perry Rogers, Andre Agassi's childhood friend and former business manager, sued Steffi Graf for $50,000 in management fees.

2008: Estrangement from Perry Rogers

In 2008, Andre Agassi became estranged from his childhood friend, Perry Rogers, who served as his business manager, lawyer, and agent.

November 2009: Publication of Open: An Autobiography

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

Open: An Autobiography

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2009: Graduation Rate at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy

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

2009: Relationship with Barbra Streisand

In his 2009 autobiography, Andre Agassi wrote about his relationship with American singer Barbra Streisand in the early 1990s, detailing their connection despite their age difference.

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September 1, 2010: Declaration as Independent

On September 1, 2010, Andre Agassi stated on The Brian Lehrer Show, a WNYC public radio program, that he is registered as an Independent.

February 2014: Remodeling of University of Phoenix Building

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

August 2014: Opening of Doral Academy West

In August 2014, Doral Academy West, which was established through the Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund, officially opened in Las Vegas.

May 2017: Agassi coaches Novak Djokovic

In May 2017, Andre Agassi returned to the tour as the coach to Novak Djokovic for the French Open.

March 31, 2018: Agassi ends partnership with Djokovic

On March 31, 2018, Andre Agassi announced the end of his partnership with Novak Djokovic, citing disagreements in the relationship.

April 2025: Agassi announces his professional pickleball debut

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

May 3, 2025: U.S. Open Pickleball Championships

Andre Agassi announced his professional pickleball debut in April 2025, he would make his debut at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships to be played May 3, 2025 in Naples, Florida.