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 and secured the year-end No. 1 title in 1999. His impressive career includes 60 ATP Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by eight major wins, granting him a career Grand Slam. Agassi also 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. He is among the few men to achieve a career Grand Slam in singles and a career Golden Slam in singles during the Open Era.

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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 and moved from Chicago to Las Vegas.

1963: Father's friendship with Kirk Kerkorian

In 1963, Emmanuel Agassi met his employer Kirk Kerkorian and they became friends.

April 29, 1970: Andre Agassi's Birth

On April 29, 1970, Andre Kirk Agassi was born. He is an American former professional tennis player.

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1986: Turned professional

In 1986, Andre Agassi turned professional at the age of 16 and was ranked No. 91 by the end of the year.

1994: Founded Andre Agassi Charitable Association

In 1994, Andre Agassi founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Association, an organization focused on assisting young people in Las Vegas.

April 1996: Opening of Official All Star Cafe

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

1997: Donation to Child Haven

In 1997, Andre Agassi donated funding to Child Haven for a six-room classroom building, which was subsequently named the Agassi Center for Education.

1997: Marriage to Brooke Shields

In 1997, Andre Agassi married actress Brooke Shields. The marriage lasted until 1999.

1999: Divorce from Brooke Shields

In 1999, Andre Agassi divorced actress Brooke Shields, concluding their marriage of two years that began in 1997.

October 22, 2001: Marriage to Steffi Graf

On October 22, 2001, Andre Agassi married Steffi Graf at their home in Las Vegas, in a private ceremony with only their mothers as witnesses.

December 2001: Opening of the Andre Agassi Cottage for Medically Fragile Children

In December 2001, the Andre Agassi Cottage for Medically Fragile Children, a 20-bed facility for developmentally delayed, handicapped, or quarantined children, opened at Child Haven. Agassi's foundation contributed $720,000 to its construction.

2001: Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy Opening

In 2001, the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation opened the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas for at-risk children.

2001: Closure of Official All Star Cafe

In 2001, the sports-themed restaurant Official All Star Café closed down.

2003: Birth of Daughter Jaz Elle

In 2003, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf welcomed their daughter, Jaz Elle.

2006: Agassi Retires After US Open

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

2006: Final US Open and Retirement

In 2006, Agassi had a dramatic run in his final US Open, winning against Marcos Baghdatis in five sets but falling to Benjamin Becker in four sets. He delivered a retirement speech after the match.

2006: Injury-Plagued Season and Retirement Announcement

In 2006, Agassi had a poor start due to injuries, withdrew from the Australian Open and the French Open, and his ranking dropped out of the top 10 for the last time. At Wimbledon, he announced his plans to retire following the US Open.

2006: Retirement from Tennis

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

2007: Founded Athletes for Hope

In 2007, Andre Agassi, along with other athletes, founded Athletes for Hope, a charity aimed at involving professional athletes in charitable causes.

December 2008: Lawsuit against Steffi Graf by Perry Rogers

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

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 his relationship with his father.

2009: Graduation Rate at Agassi College Preparatory Academy

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

2009: Details of relationship with Barbra Streisand revealed

In his 2009 autobiography, Andre Agassi discussed his relationship with Barbra Streisand in the early 1990s, highlighting their connection despite their age difference. Agassi described it as "Dating Barbra Streisand is like wearing Hot Lava."

September 1, 2010: Declared Independent

On September 1, 2010, Andre Agassi stated on The Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC public radio program) that he is registered as an Independent, after donating to Democratic and Republican candidates in the past.

September 2013: Launch of Box Budd!es

In September 2013, the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education partnered with V20 Foods to launch Box Budd!es, a line of kids' healthy snacks, with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation.

February 2014: Remodeling of University of Phoenix Building

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

August 2014: Opening of Doral Academy West

In August 2014, Doral Academy West opened in Las Vegas, following its remodeling from a former University of Phoenix building by Andre Agassi's Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund.