History of Andre Agassi in Timeline
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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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.
1970: Rosewall Wins Cincinnati Title
In 1970, Ken Rosewall won the Cincinnati tournament at age 35.
1982: National Indoor Boys 14s Doubles Championship
In 1982, at the age of 12, Andre Agassi and his doubles partner, Roddy Parks, won the National Indoor Boys 14s Doubles Championship in Chicago.
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.
1986: IMG Management Begins
In 1986, after turning pro, IMG began managing Andre Agassi's career until January 2000.
1987: First Wimbledon Appearance
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: Connors Ranked No. 4
In 1987, Connors, at age 35, was ranked No. 4, one of the oldest players to rank in the top 5.
1988: Wimbledon Absence
From 1988, Andre Agassi chose not to play at Wimbledon through 1990.
1988: Reached Grand Slam semi-finals
In 1988, Andre Agassi reached the semi-finals of both the French Open and the US Open while still a teenager.
1988: Most Improved Player of the Year
In 1988, Andre Agassi won six tournaments, surpassed US$1 million in career prize money, and was named the Most Improved Player of the Year.
1988: Agassi wins against Chang at US Open
In 1988, Andre Agassi won the first of four matches against Michael Chang, including a straight-set victory in round 16 of the US Open.
1988: Becker Prevails Over Agassi at Indian Wells
In 1988, Boris Becker and Andre Agassi first played at Indian Wells, with Becker prevailing.
1988: Connors Ranked No. 7
In 1988, Connors, at age 36, was ranked No. 7, one of the oldest players to finish in the top 10.
1989: US Open semi-final
In 1989, Andre Agassi reached the US Open semi-finals.
1989: Becker Wins Davis Cup Match
In 1989, Becker won the Davis Cup semi-final match against Agassi in five sets after losing the first two in tiebreaks.
1990: US Open Final Loss to Sampras
In 1990, Agassi lost the US Open final to Sampras in straight sets. This was their first meeting in a Grand Slam tournament final.
1990: Agassi Reverses Rivalry Against Becker
In 1990, Agassi reversed the rivalry against Becker, and won 10 of their last 11 matches. Agassi picked up a tell regarding Becker's serve and knew where his serves would be directed.
1990: Canon EOS Rebel Commercial
In 1990, Andre Agassi appeared in a television commercial for Canon Inc., promoting the Canon EOS Rebel camera.
1990: Agassi defeats Chang at French Open
In 1990, Andre Agassi defeated Michael Chang, who was the defending champion, in a four-set quarterfinal at the French Open.
1990: First Grand Slam Final
In 1990, Andre Agassi reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open, losing to Andrés Gómez. He also lost the US Open final to Pete Sampras but helped the United States win its first Davis Cup in 8 years and won his only Tennis Masters Cup.
1990: Davis Cup Win
In 1990, Andre Agassi was part of the United States Davis Cup team that won.
1990: Wimbledon Absence
Through 1990, Andre Agassi chose not to play at Wimbledon from 1988.
1991: French Open final and Wimbledon Debut
In 1991, Andre Agassi reached his second consecutive French Open final, losing to Jim Courier. He also played at Wimbledon, reaching the quarterfinals.
1992: Agassi Shocks Becker at Wimbledon
In 1992, Agassi shocked Becker, a three-time champion, in a five-set quarterfinal at Wimbledon on his way to his first Grand Slam title.
1992: French Open Quarterfinal Win
In 1992, Agassi won against Sampras in straight sets at the French Open quarterfinals.
1992: 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 team that won.
1992: Wimbledon Victory and Davis Cup
In 1992, Andre Agassi won Wimbledon, defeating Goran Ivanišević, and was named the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year. He also played on the United States' Davis Cup winning team. He famously played the game wearing "Oakley" brand sunglasses.
1992: Wimbledon Championships Victory
In 1992, Andre Agassi won his first major title at the Wimbledon Championships.
1992: Agassi Wins Wimbledon
In 1992, despite grass being his worst surface, Andre Agassi's first major win was at Wimbledon, a tournament that he professed to hating at the time.
1993: Sampras's Consecutive Year-Ending Top Rankings
From 1993 to 1998, Sampras had a record of six consecutive year-ending top rankings.
1993: Wimbledon Quarterfinal Loss to Sampras
In 1993, Agassi lost to Sampras in five sets at the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Sampras went on to win his first Wimbledon championship.
1993: Agassi Wins Against Rafter at Wimbledon
In 1993, Agassi won the first of two matches against Rafter at Wimbledon.
1993: Signing with Head
In 1993, Andre Agassi signed a multimillion-dollar endorsement deal with Head, switching to the Head Ti Radical racket and Head's LiquidMetal Radical racket.
1993: Sponsorship by Mountain Dew
In 1993, Andre Agassi was sponsored by Mountain Dew.
1993: Doubles Title and Injuries
In 1993, Andre Agassi won his only doubles title at the Cincinnati Masters, partnered with Petr Korda, but missed much of the early part of the year due to injuries. He lost in the first round at the US Open and required wrist surgery late in the year.
1994: Agassi Prevails over Chang at US Open
In 1994, Agassi played against Chang in the round of 16 of the US Open. Agassi eventually prevailed in a five-set victory. It turned out to be the toughest contest on his way to his first US Open title.
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.
1994: US Open Victory as Unseeded Player
In 1994, Andre Agassi won the Canadian Open and then the US Open, becoming the first man to capture the US Open as an unseeded player.
1994: Brad Gilbert's Influence on Agassi's Play Style
In 1994, Brad Gilbert, as Andre Agassi's coach, initiated a change to a more methodical, less aggressive baseline play. Gilbert encouraged Agassi to wear out opponents with his 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.
1995: Agassi Wins Against Rafter at Australian Open
In 1995, Agassi won against Rafter at the Australian Open, on his way to the title.
1995: Awarded ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award
In 1995, Andre Agassi received the ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in recognition of his efforts to support disadvantaged youth.
1995: Davis Cup Win
In 1995, Andre Agassi was part of the United States Davis Cup team that won.
1995: Australian Open Victory and Winning Streak
In 1995, Andre Agassi won the Australian Open and had a career-best 26-match winning streak during the summer hard-court circuit, but lost the US Open final to Sampras.
1995: Australian Open Victory
In 1995, Andre Agassi won the Australian Open and reached the world No. 1 ranking for the first time.
1995: Becker and Agassi Split Wimbledon and US Open Semifinals
In 1995, Becker won that year's Wimbledon semi-final against Agassi after being down a set and two breaks, to eventually win in four sets. In a rematch in the US Open semi-final, Agassi came out victorious in four tight sets.
1995: Davis Cup Win and Rivalry with Sampras
In 1995, the US won the Davis Cup with both Sampras and Agassi participating. They met five times during the year in title matches, with Agassi winning three of the finals, including the Australian Open. Sampras won the US Open title. Agassi took most of the fall season off, Sampras took over the No. 1 ranking for the end of the season.
1995: US Open Final Meeting
The 2002 US Open final marked the third meeting between Agassi and Sampras in a US Open final, with the first such meeting occurring in 1995.
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.
1996: Atlanta Olympics Gold Medal
In 1996, Andre Agassi won an Olympic gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics.
1996: Chang defeats Agassi at Australian and US Open
In 1996, Chang recorded easy straight-set victories in the semi-finals of both the Australian Open and the US Open against Agassi. Agassi admitted in his book that he had lost the first of the matches on purpose as he did not want to face Boris Becker, who was awaiting the winner in the final.
November 10, 1997: Ranking Sank 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. He confessed to using crystal methamphetamine during that time.
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.
1997: Ranking Decline
In 1997, Andre Agassi's ranking declined to as low as No. 141, leading many to believe his elite career was over.
1997: Rafter Wins Against Agassi at US Open
In 1997, Rafter took their only US Open encounter against Agassi and went on to win the title.
1997: Methamphetamine Use
In 1997, as revealed in his autobiography, Andre Agassi used and tested positive for methamphetamine. This revelation caused controversy within the tennis community.
1998: Agassi Defeats Federer at Swiss Indoors
In 1998, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer first met at the Swiss Indoors in Federer's hometown, with Agassi prevailing over the 17-year-old.
1998: Comeback and Conditioning Program
In 1998, Andre Agassi began a rigorous conditioning program and worked his way back up the rankings by playing in Challenger Series tournaments.
1998: Agassi's Resurgence and Five Titles
In 1998, Andre Agassi experienced a remarkable comeback, winning five titles and ascending from No. 110 to No. 6 in the rankings. This jump was the highest into the top 10 during that calendar year. He was also runner-up at the Masters Series tournament in Key Biscayne. At the year end he was awarded the ATP Most Improved Player of the Year for the second time in his career.
1999: Schick Spokesman
Between 1999, 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.
1999: French Open Victory and Career Grand Slam
In 1999, Agassi achieved a Career Grand Slam by winning the French Open final against Andrei Medvedev in five sets, coming back from two sets to love down. He became only the fifth male player to win all four Grand Slam singles titles during his career. This win also made him the first male player to have won all four Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces. Agassi also became the first male player to win the Career Super Slam, consisting of all four Grand Slam tournaments plus an Olympic gold medal in singles and a Year-end championship.
1999: Agassi Wins Final Match Against Becker
In 1999, Agassi and Becker's final match was played at Hong Kong, which Agassi won in three sets.
1999: Tennis Masters Cup Runner-Up
In 1999, Agassi finished as runner-up at the Tennis Masters Cup.
1999: Wimbledon Final Loss and ATP Tour World Championships
In 1999, Agassi lost to 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 went on to win. They faced each other twice in the season-ending ATP Tour World Championships, with Sampras winning the final.
1999: Divorce from Brooke Shields
In 1999, Andre Agassi divorced actress Brooke Shields, concluding their marriage of two years that began in 1997.
1999: Renewal of Head contract
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: Rafter Wins Against Agassi at Rome Masters
In 1999, Pat Rafter surprisingly won their sole match on clay against Agassi at the Rome Masters.
January 2000: Switch to SFX Sports Group
In January 2000, Andre Agassi switched his management from IMG to SFX Sports Group, marking a change in his professional representation.
2000: Schick Spokesman
Between 2000, Andre Agassi signed a multimillion-dollar, multiyear endorsement deal with Schick and became the worldwide spokesman for the company.
2000: Australian Open Title and Wimbledon Semi-Finals
In 2000, Agassi captured his second Australian Open title, beating Sampras and Yevgeny Kafelnikov. He was the first male player to have reached four consecutive Grand Slam finals since Rod Laver in 1969. Also in 2000, Agassi reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon and the final at the Tennis Masters Cup in Lisbon.
2000: Tennis Masters Cup Runner-Up
In 2000, Agassi finished as runner-up at the Tennis Masters Cup.
2000: Agassi Defeats Sampras at Australian Open
In 2000, Andre Agassi, then ranked number one, defeated Pete Sampras, ranked number three, in the semi-finals of the Australian Open in five sets. This victory was significant for Agassi, who had lost four of the previous five matches against Sampras.
2000: Rafter Wins Against Agassi at Wimbledon
In 2000, Pat Rafter won against Agassi at Wimbledon, a grueling 5-setter match often being presented on the lists of best matches ever played.
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: Agassi Defeats Federer at US Open
In 2001, Agassi defeated Federer at the US Open.
2001: Australian Open Title Defense and US Open Quarterfinals
In 2001, Agassi successfully defended his Australian Open title, defeating Arnaud Clément. At the US Open, Agassi lost a close match with Sampras in the quarterfinals. Despite the setback, Agassi finished 2001 ranked No. 3.
2001: Rafter Wins Against Agassi at Wimbledon
In 2001, Pat Rafter won against Agassi at Wimbledon, a grueling 5-setter match often being presented on the lists of best matches ever played.
2001: Sampras Defeats Agassi at US Open
In 2001, Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi in the US Open quarterfinals in four sets. Notably, there were no breaks of serve during the entire match. This match is considered one of the best in history due to the high level of play.
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.
2002: Agassi Defeats Federer at Miami Open
In 2002, Agassi defeated Federer at the finals of the Miami Open.
2002: US Open Final and Masters Series Victories
In 2002, Agassi recovered from injury to defend his Key Biscayne title. At the US Open, Agassi overcame Lleyton Hewitt in the semi-finals, but lost to Sampras in the final, which was the last of Sampras's career. Agassi also had Masters Series victories in Key Biscayne, Rome, and Madrid. He finished 2002 as the oldest year-end No. 2.
2002: Endorsement of Deutsche Telekom
In 2002, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed Deutsche Telekom.
2002: Got Milk? Advertisement
In 2002, Andre Agassi and his mother appeared in a Got Milk? advertisement.
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.
2002: Sponsorship by Kia Motors
In 2002, Andre Agassi was sponsored by Kia Motors.
2002: Sampras Defeats Agassi at US Open Final
In 2002, Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi in four sets at the US Open final. Sampras defeated Tommy Haas and Andy Roddick en route to the final, while Agassi defeated Lleyton Hewitt. This match was the final ATP tour singles match of Sampras's career.
2002: Agassi and Sampras US Open Final
In 2009, in Macau Agassi and Sampras met for the first time on court since the 2002 US Open final.
April 28, 2003: Recaptured No. 1 Ranking
On April 28, 2003, Agassi recaptured the No. 1 ranking to become the oldest top-ranked male player since the ATP rankings began, at 33 years and 13 days.
May 12, 2003: Lleyton Hewitt Takes Back No. 1 Ranking
On May 12, 2003, Lleyton Hewitt reclaimed the No. 1 ranking, ending Agassi's two-week reign.
June 16, 2003: Agassi Recaptures No. 1 Ranking Again
On June 16, 2003, Agassi once again recaptured the No. 1 ranking, holding it for 12 weeks.
September 7, 2003: Surrendering No. 1 Ranking
On September 7, 2003, 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, the tennis equipment manufacturer, solidifying his long-term endorsement relationship with the brand.
2003: Australian Open Title
In 2003, Agassi won the Australian Open, beating Rainer Schüttler in the final, capturing the eighth and final Grand Slam title of his career.
2003: Agassi Wins Against Chang at Miami Open
In 2003, Agassi won the last of four matches against Michael Chang at the Miami Open. Chang was clearly past his prime.
2003: Birth of Daughter Jaz Elle
In 2003, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf welcomed their daughter, Jaz Elle.
2003: Sponsorship by American Express and Deutsche Bank
In 2003, Andre Agassi secured sponsorships from American Express and Deutsche Bank.
2003: Federer Defeats Agassi at Masters Cup
In 2003, Federer began to turn the tide at the Masters Cup, when he defeated Agassi 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 with 24 Hour Fitness, worth $1.5 million a year, to open five Andre Agassi fitness centers by the end of the year.
2004: Cincinnati Masters Win and Australian Open Semi-Finals
In 2004, Agassi lost in the semi-finals of the Australian Open and won the Masters series event in Cincinnati, bringing his career total to 59 top-level singles titles and a record 17 ATP Masters Series titles. He finished the year ranked No. 8. At the time, Agassi became the sixth male player during the open era to reach 800 career wins.
2004: Endorsement of Genworth Financial and Canon Inc.
In 2004, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed Genworth Financial and Canon Inc.
2004: Investment in PURE Nightclub
In 2004, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, through Agassi Graf Holdings, invested in PURE, a nightclub located at Caesars Palace. This marked one of their early business ventures together. The nightclub was later sold in 2010.
2004: Acquisition of Golden Nugget Las Vegas and Golden Nugget 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.
2004: Federer Defeats Agassi at US Open
In 2004, Federer defeated Agassi in a quarterfinal match at the US Open that spanned over two windy days.
July 25, 2005: Signing with Adidas
On July 25, 2005, Andre Agassi signed an endorsement deal with Adidas, ending his 17-year association with Nike. Adidas agreed to donate to Agassi's charities, which Nike had declined to do.
2005: Quarterfinal Loss at Australian Open and Rogers Cup Final
In 2005, Agassi began with a quarterfinal loss to Federer at the Australian Open. He won his fourth title in Los Angeles and reached the final of the Rogers Cup, where he lost to Rafael Nadal.
2005: US Open Final Run
In 2005, Agassi had an improbable run to the US Open final, winning three consecutive five-set matches. He lost to Federer in the final. Agassi finished 2005 ranked No. 7, his 16th time in the year-end top-10 rankings, which tied Connors.
2005: Federer and Agassi Play on Burj al-Arab Helipad and Federer wins US Open final
In 2005, Federer and Agassi attracted worldwide headlines with a publicity stunt that saw the two tennis legends play on a helipad almost 220 meters above sea level at the hotel Burj al-Arab. Federer was victorious in the final of the 2005 US Open in four sets in front of a pro-Agassi crowd. The match was the last appearance by Agassi in a Grand Slam final.
2005: Teenager Consecutive Wins Record Broken
In 2005, Rafael Nadal broke Andre Agassi's open-era record for most consecutive victories by a male teenager, which was set in 1988 and stood for 17 years.
2005: Agassi Rematch Against Blake
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: Joint Venture with Kreiss Enterprises
In August 2006, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf established a joint venture with the high-end furniture maker Kreiss Enterprises, subsequently launching the 'Agassi Graf Collection' furniture line. This marked their foray into the furniture industry.
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.
September 5, 2007: Agassi Guest Commentator at US Open
On September 5, 2007, Andre Agassi was a surprise guest commentator for the Andy Roddick/Roger Federer US Open quarterfinal.
2007: Endorsement of LVMH
In 2007, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed LVMH.
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.
2007: Brand Ambassador for Longines
In 2007, the watchmaker Longines named Andre Agassi as their brand ambassador.
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.
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 his relationship with his father.
2009: Agassi Presents Trophy to Federer at French Open
At the 2009 French Open, Andre Agassi presented Roger Federer, who completed his Career Grand Slam by winning the tournament. Federer joined Agassi as one of six men to complete the Career Grand Slam.
2009: Agassi and Sampras Meet in Macau
In 2009, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras met for the first time on court since the 2002 US Open final in Macau. Sampras won the exhibition in three sets.
2009: Signing with CAA
In 2009, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf both signed with CAA (Creative Artists Agency), marking a new phase in their professional representation.
2009: Investment in viagogo
In 2009, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf invested in the online ticket reseller viagogo, assuming roles as board members and advisors within the company.
2009: Withdrawal from Fairmont Tamarack Project
In 2009, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, via Agassi Graf Development LLC, withdrew from the Fairmont Tamarack condominium hotel project in Donnelly, Idaho, due to difficult market conditions and project delays. They had finalized an agreement for the project in September.
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."
March 2010: Agassi and Sampras Participate in 'Hit for Haiti'
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 admitted that he had crossed the line with his jokes and publicly apologized to Sampras.
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.
2010: Sale of PURE Nightclub
In 2010, Agassi and Graf sold their investment in PURE, a nightclub at Caesars Palace, to Angel Management Group. The nightclub was originally opened in 2004.
2010: Named 7th Greatest Male Player of All Time
In 2010, Andre Agassi was named the 7th greatest male player of all time by Sports Illustrated.
2010: Won British Sports Book Awards
In 2010, Andre Agassi's autobiography, Open, won the Autobiography category of the British Sports Book Awards.
July 9, 2011: 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 Wins Two PowerShares Series Events
In 2011, Andre Agassi returned to the tour renamed for the PowerShares Series and participated in a total of seven events while winning two. Agassi beat Courier in the final of the Staples Champions Cup in Boston and later defeated Sampras at the CTCA Championships at his hometown Las Vegas.
October 2012: Plans to build Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas
In October 2012, Village Roadshow and investors, including Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, announced their plans to construct a new water park in Las Vegas, named Wet'n'Wild 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
In 2012, Andre Agassi and his longtime trainer, Gil Reyes, launched their own line of fitness equipment called BILT By Agassi and Reyes.
2012: Agassi Wins Three Tournaments
In 2012, Andre Agassi participated in five tournaments, winning three. He won the BILT Champions Showdown in San Jose, the CTCA Championships, and 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: Rejoining Nike
On May 13, 2013, Andre Agassi rejoined Nike after having left the brand in 2005 to endorse Adidas.
May 2013: Opening of Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas
In May 2013, the Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas water park, backed by investors including Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, officially opened to the public.
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.
2013: Endorsement of Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit U and Longines
In 2013, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf endorsed Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit U and Longines.
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.
March 3, 2014: Agassi Defeats Sampras in London Exhibition
On March 3, 2014, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras played an exhibition in London for the annual World Tennis Day. Agassi won in two straight sets.
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.
2014: Agassi Wins Camden Wealth Advisors Cup and Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships
In 2014, Andre Agassi won both tournaments he participated in. He won the Camden Wealth Advisors Cup's final in Houston, and defeated Blake again in Portland to win the title of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships.
2015: Agassi Loses in Champions Shootout Final
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 of 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 explored the complex 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 due to disagreements.
May 2018: Agassi's Prize Money and Endorsements
As of May 2018, Andre Agassi earned more than $30 million in prize-money during his career, sixth only to Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, Sampras and Murray to date. He also earned more than $25 million a year through endorsements during his career, which was ranked fourth in all sports at the time.
2018: "The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written" by Esquire
In 2018, Andre Agassi's autobiography, Open: An Autobiography, was listed on Esquire as one of "The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written".
2018: Federer Surpasses Oldest Top-Ranked Male Player Record
In 2018, Roger Federer surpassed Agassi's record of being the oldest top-ranked male player.
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