Andre Agassi's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Andre Agassi.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Agassi wins match at Wimbledon

In 1993, Andre Agassi won a match against Pat Rafter at Wimbledon.

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: US Open Win

In 1994, Andre Agassi won the US Open.

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: 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.

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.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

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.

2002: Agassi defeats Federer at Miami Open

In 2002, Andre Agassi defeated Roger Federer in the finals of the Miami Open.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.