History of Andre Agassi in Timeline
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.
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.
1969: Agassi equals Rod Laver's Grand Slam record
In 2000, Agassi was the first male player to reach four consecutive Grand Slam finals since Rod Laver achieved the Grand Slam in 1969.
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.
1970: Second-oldest singles champion in Cincinnati tournament history
In 2004, At 34, Agassi became the second-oldest singles champion in Cincinnati tournament history (the tournament began in 1899), tied with Roger Federer and surpassed only by Ken Rosewall, who won the title in 1970 at age 35.
1982: National Indoor Boys 14s Doubles Championship Win
In 1982, at the age of 12, Andre Agassi and his doubles partner, Roddy Parks, won the 1982 National Indoor Boys 14s Doubles Championship in Chicago.
1986: Turning Professional
In 1986, Andre Agassi turned professional at the age of 16 and by the end of 1986, Agassi was ranked No. 91.
1986: IMG begins managing Agassi
In 1986, IMG began managing Andre Agassi from the time he turned professional.
1987: Wimbledon Debut and Loss
In 1987, Andre Agassi first played at Wimbledon, only to lose in the first round to Henri Leconte.
1987: First Top-Level Singles Title
In 1987, Andre Agassi won his first top-level singles title at the Sul American Open in Itaparica and ended the year ranked No. 25.
1987: Agassi's ranking at age 33 compared to Connors in 1987
In 2003, At age 33, Agassi had been one of the oldest players to rank in the top 5 since Connors, at age 35, was No. 4 in 1987.
1988: Wimbledon Absence Begins
From 1988, Andre Agassi chose not to play at Wimbledon due to the event's traditionalism and dress code.
1988: French Open and US Open Semi-Finals
In 1988, Andre Agassi reached the semi-finals of both the French Open and the US Open.
1988: ATP Most Improved Player of the Year
In 1988, Andre Agassi received the ATP Most Improved Player of the Year award for the first time in his career.
1988: Multiple Tournament Wins and Recognition
In 1988, Andre Agassi won six additional tournaments and surpassed US$1 million in career prize money. He was also named the Most Improved Player of the Year for 1988 by both the Association of Tennis Professionals and Tennis magazine.
1988: Agassi wins straight-set victory in US Open
In 1988, Andre Agassi won the first match against Michael Chang with a straight-set victory in round 16 of the US Open.
1988: Becker prevails over Agassi at Indian Wells
In 1988, Boris Becker prevailed over Andre Agassi at Indian Wells, marking one of their first matches.
1988: Agassi's ranking compared to Connors in 1988
In 2004, Agassi became one of the oldest players to finish in the top 10 since the 36-year-old Connors was No. 7 in 1988.
1989: US Open Semi-Finals
In 1989, Andre Agassi made the US Open semi-finals.
1989: Becker wins Davis Cup semi-final match
In 1989, Boris Becker won the Davis Cup semi-final match against Andre Agassi in five sets, after losing the first two in tiebreaks.
1990: Canon EOS Rebel Commercial
In 1990, Andre Agassi appeared in a television commercial for Canon Inc., promoting the Canon EOS Rebel camera.
1990: Continued Wimbledon Absence
In 1990, Andre Agassi continued to not play at Wimbledon due to the event's traditionalism and dress code.
1990: Agassi defeats Chang in French Open
In 1990, Andre Agassi defeated Michael Chang, who was the defending champion, in a four-set quarterfinal at the French Open.
1990: French Open and US Open Finals
In 1990, Andre Agassi reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open and also reached the US Open final where he lost to Pete Sampras. He also helped the United States win its first Davis Cup in 8 years and won his only Tennis Masters Cup.
1990: Agassi reverses rivalry against Becker
In 1990, Andre Agassi reversed the rivalry against Boris Becker, and won 10 of their last 11 matches.
1990: Davis Cup Win
In 1990, Andre Agassi was part of the United States Davis Cup winning team.
1990: US Open Final Loss to Sampras
In 1990, Andre Agassi, ranked No. 4, lost the US Open final to Pete Sampras in straight sets, marking their first Grand Slam tournament final meeting.
1991: French Open Final and Wimbledon Debut
In 1991, Andre Agassi reached his second consecutive French Open final, losing to Jim Courier. He also decided to play at Wimbledon in 1991, reaching the quarterfinals.
1992: French Open Quarterfinal Win Against Sampras
In 1992, Andre Agassi defeated Pete Sampras in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals.
1992: Agassi named BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year
In 1992, Andre Agassi was named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.
1992: Davis Cup Win
In 1992, Andre Agassi was part of the United States Davis Cup winning team.
1992: Wimbledon Victory
In 1992, Andre Agassi won Wimbledon, defeating Goran Ivanišević in a five-set final. He was also named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year in 1992 and played on the United States' Davis Cup winning team.
1992: Agassi wins Wimbledon
In 1992, Andre Agassi won at Wimbledon, despite grass being his worst surface and professing to hating the tournament at the time.
1992: Wimbledon Championships Win
In 1992, Andre Agassi won his first major title at the Wimbledon Championships.
1992: Agassi shocks Becker at Wimbledon
In 1992, Andre Agassi, considered a baseliner, shocked Boris Becker, a three-time champion, in a five-set quarterfinal at Wimbledon. This victory helped Agassi secure his first Grand Slam title.
1993: Wimbledon Quarterfinal Loss to Sampras
In 1993, Andre Agassi lost to Pete Sampras in five sets in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, where Sampras went on to win his first Wimbledon championship.
1993: Endorsement Deal with Head
In 1993, Andre Agassi signed a multimillion-dollar endorsement deal with Head and began using the Head Ti Radical racket, later switching to Head's LiquidMetal Radical racket.
1993: Sponsorship by Mountain Dew
In 1993, Andre Agassi was sponsored by DuPont, Ebel, and Mountain Dew.
1993: Agassi wins match at Wimbledon
In 1993, Andre Agassi won a match against Pat Rafter at Wimbledon.
1993: Doubles Title and Injury
In 1993, Andre Agassi won the only doubles title of his career at the Cincinnati Open with Petr Korda. He missed much of the early part of that year due to injuries and required wrist surgery late in the year.
1993: End of Sampras's No. 1 ranking streak
In 1999, Andre Agassi ended Sampras's record of six consecutive year-ending top rankings which started in 1993.
1994: Founding of Andre Agassi Charitable Association
In 1994, Andre Agassi founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Association, which assists young people in Las Vegas.
1994: Agassi prevails in US Open
In 1994, Andre Agassi prevailed in a five-set victory in the round of 16 of the US Open against Michael Chang. It was the toughest contest on his way to his first US Open title.
1994: Gilbert initiates changes to Agassi's baseline play
In 1994, Brad Gilbert initiated a change to a more methodical and less aggressive baseline play in Andre Agassi's tennis strategy, encouraging him to wear out opponents with deep, flat groundstrokes and to use his fitness to win attrition wars.
April 1995: Reached World No. 1 Ranking
In April 1995, Andre Agassi reached the world No. 1 ranking for the first time and he was a key player on the United States' Davis Cup winning team.
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.
1995: ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award
In 1995, Andre Agassi was awarded the ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian award for his efforts to help disadvantaged youth.
1995: Davis Cup Win
In 1995, Andre Agassi was part of the United States Davis Cup winning team.
1995: Agassi wins Australian Open
In 1995, Andre Agassi won a match against Pat Rafter at the Australian Open, on his way to the title.
1995: Becker wins Wimbledon semi-final
In 1995, Boris Becker won that year's Wimbledon semi-final against Andre Agassi after being down a set and two breaks, eventually winning in four sets.
1995: Davis Cup Win and Rivalry with Sampras
In 1995, the US won the Davis Cup with both Sampras and Agassi participating. Agassi won three of five title matches against Sampras, including the Australian Open, but Sampras won the US Open. Sampras ended the year as No. 1.
1995: US Open Final meeting
The 2002 US Open final was their third meeting in a US Open final, but the first since 1995. In 2002, Sampras defeated Agassi in four sets.
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.
1996: Olympic Gold Medal
In 1996, Andre Agassi won an Olympic gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics.
1996: Olympic Gold Medal and Title Defenses
In 1996, Andre Agassi won the men's singles gold medal at the Olympic Games in Atlanta and successfully defended his singles titles in Cincinnati and Key Biscayne.
1996: Chang records victories over Agassi
In 1996, Michael Chang recorded easy straight-set victories over Andre Agassi in the semi-finals of both the Australian Open and the US Open.
November 10, 1997: Ranking Drops to No. 141
On November 10, 1997, Andre Agassi's ranking sank to No. 141, prompting many to believe that his run as one of the sport's premier competitors was over.
1997: Funding for Agassi Center for Education at Child Haven
In 1997, Andre Agassi donated funding to Child Haven for a six-room classroom building, which was named the Agassi Center for Education.
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.
1997: Ranking Decline
In 1997, Andre Agassi's ranking declined to as low as No. 141.
1997: Rafter wins US Open
In 1997, Pat Rafter won his only US Open encounter against Andre Agassi and went on to win the title.
1998: Comeback
In 1998, Andre Agassi began a rigorous conditioning program and worked his way back up the rankings.
1998: Agassi's Comeback Year
In 1998, Andre Agassi experienced a remarkable comeback, securing five titles and ascending from No. 110 to No. 6 in the rankings, which was the most significant leap into the top 10 during that year. Although he faced an early exit at Wimbledon in the second round against Tommy Haas, he reached ten finals, winning five titles and finishing as runner-up at the Masters Series in Key Biscayne after losing to Marcelo Ríos. Concluding the year, Agassi received the ATP Most Improved Player of the Year award for the second time in his career.
1998: Agassi prevails over Federer at Swiss Indoors
In 1998, Andre Agassi prevailed over Roger Federer at the Swiss Indoors in Federer's hometown. This was just the third tournament of Federer's career.
1999: Endorsement Deal with Schick
Between 1999 and 2000, Andre Agassi signed a multimillion-dollar, multiyear endorsement deal with Schick and became the worldwide spokesman for the company.
1999: Completed Career Grand Slam
By winning the 1999 French Open, Andre Agassi completed a men's singles Career Grand Slam, becoming the 5th of 8 male players in history to achieve this feat.
1999: Tennis Masters Cup Runner-Up
In 1999, Agassi was runner-up in the Tennis Masters Cup.
1999: Divorce from Brooke Shields
In 1999, Andre Agassi divorced actress Brooke Shields.
1999: Wimbledon Final Loss and ATP Tour World Championships
In 1999, Andre Agassi lost to Pete Sampras in the Wimbledon final. Sampras forfeited the No. 1 ranking to Agassi when injury forced him to withdraw from that year's US Open, which Agassi won. They faced each other twice in the season-ending ATP Tour World Championships, with Sampras losing the round-robin match, but winning the final.
1999: French Open Victory and Career Super Slam
In 1999, Andre Agassi made history by winning the French Open final against Andrei Medvedev after coming back from two sets down. This victory made him only the fifth male player at the time to win all four Grand Slam singles titles during his career. He also became the first male player to achieve the Career Super Slam, which includes all four Grand Slam tournaments, an Olympic gold medal in singles, and a Year-end championship.
1999: Agassi renews contract with Head
In 1999, Andre Agassi renewed his contract with Head, continuing his endorsement of their tennis rackets.
1999: Return to World No. 1
In 1999, Andre Agassi returned to the world No. 1 position after completing the Career Golden Slam at the French Open.
1999: Year-End No. 1 Ranking
In 1999, Andre Agassi was ranked as the year-end No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
1999: French Open Win
In 1999, Andre Agassi was the first man to win all four singles majors across three different surfaces (hard, clay and grass), and remains the most recent American man to win the French Open.
1999: Agassi wins final match against Becker
In 1999, Andre Agassi won his final match against Boris Becker in three sets at Hong Kong.
1999: US Open Win and Year-End No. 1 Ranking
In 1999, Andre Agassi won the US Open, defeating Todd Martin in five sets after losing to Sampras at Wimbledon. He also won the ATP Masters Series in Paris against Marat Safin and ended the year as the No. 1 ranked player, ending Sampras's six-year streak. He was runner-up to Sampras at the year-end Tennis Masters Cup despite beating him in the round-robin.
1999: Rafter wins match on clay at Rome Masters
In 1999, Pat Rafter won their sole match on clay against Andre Agassi at the Rome Masters.
January 2000: Agassi switches from IMG to SFX Sports Group
In January 2000, Andre Agassi switched his management from IMG, who had managed him since he turned professional in 1986, to SFX Sports Group.
2000: Endorsement Deal with Schick
Between 1999 and 2000, Andre Agassi signed a multimillion-dollar, multiyear endorsement deal with Schick and became the worldwide spokesman for the company.
2000: Tennis Masters Cup Runner-Up
In 2000, Agassi was runner-up in the Tennis Masters Cup.
2000: Second Australian Open Title and Wimbledon Semi-Finals
In 2000, Andre Agassi secured his second Australian Open title, defeating Sampras and Yevgeny Kafelnikov. He reached four consecutive Grand Slam finals, a feat not achieved since 1969 by Rod Laver. Agassi also reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, losing to Rafter. At the Tennis Masters Cup in Lisbon, he lost to Gustavo Kuerten in the final.
2000: Rafter wins match at Wimbledon
In 2000, Pat Rafter won a grueling 5-set match against Andre Agassi at Wimbledon.
2000: Agassi defeats Sampras at Australian Open
In 2000, top-ranked Andre Agassi defeated No. 3 Pete Sampras in the semi-finals of the Australian Open in five sets. This victory was significant for Agassi, as he had lost 4 of the previous five matches against Sampras.
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.
December 2001: Opening of Andre Agassi Cottage for Medically Fragile Children
In December 2001, the Andre Agassi Cottage for Medically Fragile Children, a 20-bed facility, opened to accommodate developmentally delayed, handicapped, or quarantined children. This was funded by the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.
2001: Agassi defeats Federer at US Open
In 2001, Andre Agassi defeated Roger Federer at the US Open.
2001: Australian Open Title Defense and US Open Quarterfinal Loss
In 2001, Andre Agassi successfully defended his Australian Open title by defeating Arnaud Clément in the final. He lost to Rafter in the Wimbledon semi-finals and to Sampras in the US Open quarterfinals in an epic match without any breaks of serve. He finished the year ranked No. 3.
2001: Rafter wins match at Wimbledon
In 2001, Pat Rafter won another grueling 5-set match against Andre Agassi at Wimbledon.
2001: Sampras defeats Agassi in US Open
In 2001, Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi in four sets during the US Open quarterfinals, in what is arguably their most memorable match. Notably, there were no breaks of serve during the entire match, making it a historic contest.
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: Endorsement with Deutsche Telekom
In 2002, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed Deutsche Telekom together.
2002: Got Milk? Advertisement
In 2002, Andre Agassi and his mother appeared in a Got Milk? advertisement.
2002: Agassi defeats Federer at Miami Open
In 2002, Andre Agassi defeated Roger Federer in the finals of the Miami Open.
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.
2002: Key Biscayne Title and US Open Final Loss
In 2002, Andre Agassi skipped the Australian Open due to injury but recovered to defend his Key Biscayne title by beating Roger Federer. He defeated Lleyton Hewitt at the US Open semi-finals before losing to Sampras in the final, which was the last match of Sampras's career. He finished the year as the oldest year-end No. 2.
2002: Sponsorship by Kia Motors
In 2002, Andre Agassi was sponsored by Kia Motors.
2002: Sampras defeats Agassi in US Open Final
In 2002, Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi in four sets in the US Open final, marking their third meeting in a US Open final and the last ATP tour singles match of Sampras's career. En route to the final, Agassi defeated Lleyton Hewitt and Sampras defeated Tommy Haas and Andy Roddick.
2002: Agassi and Sampras meet in US Open
In 2009, in Macau Andre Agassi and Sampras met for the first time on court since the 2002 US Open final.
April 28, 2003: Recapturing No. 1 Ranking
On April 28, 2003, Andre Agassi regained the No. 1 ranking, becoming the oldest top-ranked male player at 33 years and 13 days.
May 12, 2003: Lleyton Hewitt Reclaims No. 1 Ranking
On May 12, 2003, Lleyton Hewitt took back the No. 1 ranking from Andre Agassi.
June 16, 2003: Agassi Regains No. 1 Ranking
On June 16, 2003, Andre Agassi once again recaptured the No. 1 ranking, holding it for 12 weeks.
September 7, 2003: Losing No. 1 Ranking at the US Open
On September 7, 2003, Andre Agassi surrendered his No. 1 ranking to Juan Carlos Ferrero after losing in the US Open semi-finals.
November 2003: Lifetime Agreement with Head
In November 2003, Andre Agassi signed a lifetime agreement with Head, continuing his endorsement of their tennis rackets.
2003: Birth of Daughter Jaz Elle
In 2003, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf's daughter, Jaz Elle, was born.
2003: Australian Open Win
In 2003, Andre Agassi remains the most recent American man to win the Australian Open.
2003: Eighth Grand Slam Title at the Australian Open
In 2003, Andre Agassi secured his eighth and final Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating Rainer Schüttler in the final.
2003: Sponsorship by American Express and Deutsche Bank
In 2003, Andre Agassi was sponsored by American Express and Deutsche Bank.
2003: Agassi wins match at Miami Open
In 2003, Andre Agassi won the last of his matches against Michael Chang at the Miami Open, where Chang was clearly past his prime.
2003: Federer defeats Agassi at Masters Cup
In 2003, Roger Federer began to turn the tide against Andre Agassi at the Masters Cup, defeating him in both the round-robin and the final.
March 2004: Agreement with 24 Hour Fitness
In March 2004, Andre Agassi signed a ten-year agreement worth $1.5 million a year with 24 Hour Fitness, which planned to open five Andre Agassi fitness centers by year-end.
2004: Endorsement with Genworth Financial and Canon Inc.
In 2004, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed Genworth Financial and Canon Inc. together.
2004: Cincinnati Masters Win and Australian Open Loss
In 2004, Andre Agassi lost in the semi-finals of the Australian Open to Marat Safin, ending his 26-match winning streak at the event. He won the Masters series event in Cincinnati, bringing his total to 59 titles and a record 17 ATP Masters Series titles. He finished the year ranked No. 8.
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.
2004: Federer prevails over Agassi at US Open
In 2004, Roger Federer prevailed over Andre Agassi in a quarterfinal match at the US Open that spanned over two windy days.
July 25, 2005: Agassi leaves Nike and signs with Adidas
On July 25, 2005, Andre Agassi ended his 17-year endorsement deal with Nike and signed with Adidas because Adidas was willing to donate to Agassi's charities, which Nike refused to do.
2005: Quarterfinal Loss at Australian Open and Rogers Cup Final
In 2005, Andre Agassi lost in the quarterfinal to Federer at the Australian Open. He won his fourth title in Los Angeles and reached the final of the Rogers Cup, losing to Rafael Nadal.
2005: US Open Final Run
In 2005, Andre Agassi made an improbable run to the US Open final, winning three consecutive five-set matches including a notable quarterfinal victory over James Blake. In the final, he lost to Federer in four sets. Agassi finished 2005 ranked No. 7, tying Connors for the most times ranked in the top 10 at year's end.
2005: Teenager Victory Record Broken
In 2005, Rafael Nadal broke the open-era record for most consecutive victories by a male teenager, which was previously set by Andre Agassi in 1988.
2005: Federer and Agassi play at Dubai Championships
In 2005, Roger Federer and Andre Agassi attracted worldwide headlines at the Dubai Championships with a publicity stunt, playing on a helipad almost 220 meters above sea level at the hotel Burj al-Arab. Also, Roger Federer defeated Andre Agassi in four sets in the final of the 2005 US Open, which was Agassi's last appearance in a Grand Slam final.
2005: Rematch of US Open quarterfinal
In 2014, At the Camden Wealth Advisors Cup's final in Houston, Agassi beat James Blake for a rematch of their 2005 US Open quarterfinal.
August 2006: Agassi and Graf Joint Venture with Kreiss Enterprises
In August 2006, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf developed a joint venture with Kreiss Enterprises, a high-end furniture maker, to launch a furniture line called the Agassi Graf Collection.
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 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.
September 5, 2007: Agassi is guest commentator for US Open
On September 5, 2007, Andre Agassi was a surprise guest commentator for the Andy Roddick/Roger Federer US Open quarterfinal.
2007: Endorsement with LVMH
In 2007, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed LVMH together.
2007: Founding of Athletes for Hope and Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund
In 2007, Andre Agassi co-founded Athletes for Hope, a charity that encourages athletes to get involved in charitable causes. He also created the Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund.
2007: Brand Ambassador for Longines
In 2007, watchmaker Longines named Andre Agassi as their brand ambassador.
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.
2009: Investment in Viagogo
In 2009, Agassi and Graf invested in the online ticket reseller Viagogo and became board members and advisors for the company.
2009: Agassi and Sampras meet in Macau
In 2009, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras met on court for the first time since the 2002 US Open final in Macau. Pete Sampras won the exhibition in three sets.
2009: Signing with CAA
In 2009, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf signed with CAA (Creative Artists Agency).
2009: Agassi presents trophy to Federer at French Open
In 2009, Andre Agassi was on hand at the French Open to present Roger Federer, who completed his Career Grand Slam by winning the tournament, with the trophy.
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.
March 2010: Agassi and Sampras participate in charity event
In March 2010, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras participated in the "Hit for Haiti" charity event to raise money for earthquake victims. After the event, Agassi publicly apologized to Sampras for crossing the line with his jokes.
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.
2010: Agassi ranked as one of the greatest male players
In 2010, Andre Agassi was named the 7th greatest male player of all time by Sports Illustrated.
2010: British Sports Book Award
In 2010, Andre Agassi's autobiography "Open" won the Autobiography category of the British Sports Book Awards.
July 9, 2011: Agassi inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
On July 9, 2011, Andre Agassi was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island.
2011: Agassi returns to the tour at PowerShares Series
In 2011, Andre Agassi returned to the tour renamed for the PowerShares Series, participating in seven events and winning two. He beat Jim Courier in the final of the Staples Champions Cup in Boston and later defeated Pete Sampras at the CTCA Championships in Las Vegas.
October 2012: Plans for Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas Announced
In October 2012, Village Roadshow and investors, including Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, announced plans to build a new water park called Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Village Roadshow held a 51% stake, while Agassi, Graf, and other private investors held the remaining 49%.
2012: Introduction of BILT By Agassi and Reyes Fitness Equipment
In 2012, Andre Agassi and Gil Reyes introduced their own line of fitness equipment, BILT By Agassi and Reyes.
2012: Agassi wins multiple tournaments
In 2012, Andre Agassi participated in five tournaments, winning three of those. He won the BILT Champions Showdown in San Jose by beating John McEnroe, defended his title at the CTCA Championships by defeating Jim Courier, and beat Michael Chang for the Acura Champions Cup.
2012: Partnership with Jacobs Creek
Prior to the 2012 Australian Open, Andre Agassi and Australian winemaker Jacobs Creek announced a three-year partnership and created the Open Film Series.
May 13, 2013: Agassi rejoins Nike
On May 13, 2013, Andre Agassi rejoined Nike, reversing his decision to leave in 2005.
May 2013: Opening of Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas
Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas, a water park project involving Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, and Village Roadshow, opened in May 2013, marking the culmination of the October 2012 announcement and investment.
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 healthy snacks for kids, with all proceeds benefiting the foundation.
2013: Endorsement with Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit U and Longines
In 2013, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit U, and Longines together.
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.
March 3, 2014: Agassi defeats Sampras in London
On March 3, 2014, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras played an exhibition in London for the annual World Tennis Day, where Agassi won in two straight sets.
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.
2014: Agassi wins both tournaments participated in
In 2014, Andre Agassi participated in and won both tournaments he entered. At the Camden Wealth Advisors Cup's final in Houston, he beat James Blake. He defeated Blake again in Portland to win the title of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships.
2015: Agassi loses to Mark Philippoussis
In 2015, Andre Agassi participated in just one event of the PowerShares Series, losing to Mark Philippoussis in the final of the Champions Shootout.
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.
2017: Appearance in Love Means Zero
In 2017, Andre Agassi appeared in the documentary film Love Means Zero, which focused on the troubled relationship between him and his coach Nick Bollettieri.
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.
May 2018: Agassi's career prize money
As of May 2018, Andre Agassi had earned more than $30 million in prize-money during his career, ranking sixth only to Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras, and Andy Murray. He also earned more than $25 million a year through endorsements, ranking fourth in all sports at the time.
2018: Book listed on Esquire as one of 'The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written'
In 2018, Andre Agassi's autobiography "Open" was listed on Esquire as one of "The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written".
2018: Federer Surpasses Agassi's Record
In 2018, Roger Federer surpassed Andre Agassi's record to become the oldest top-ranked male player.
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.
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