Category: Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi admits using crystal meth 12 years ago in autobiography »

Former world number one Andre Agassi admitted that he used crystal meth 12 years ago in his upcoming autobiography. He revealed that when he failed the drug test that time, he lied to the tennis authorities saying that he just “accidentally” drank from a soda spiked with the drug prepared by his assistant named “Slim.”
“Then [...]

Venetian Macau Showdown: Sampras beats old nemesis Agassi in three sets »

One of the greatest tennis rivalries was revived on Sunday as  14-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras faced 8-time Slam winner Andre Agassi at an exhibition match staged at The Venetian Macao Resort-Hotel in the Chinese gambling enclave of Macau. In the end, it was Sampras who prevailed over his old nemesis, winning the match [...]

Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras to revive tennis rivalry via Venetian Macau Showdown 2009 »

The Venetian Macau Tennis Showdown 2009 promises high octane tennis action from multiple Grand Slam winners Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, who both signed up for this event to revive their rivalry on the courts.
The two American tennis icons will meet each other today (October 25, 2009) in Macau, Asia’s gambling capital. A specially made [...]

Venetian Macau Showdown 2009: Sampras, Agassi donate items for online charity auction »

(Macao, July 13, 2009) Grand Slam Champions have been on the lips of tennis fans as the Wimbledon Championships drew near. First Andre Agassi opened the new roof at Wimbledon, then Pete Sampras gained the spotlight after Roger Federer won the French Open and put Pete’s record at risk. History was duly made on the [...]

Andre Agassi to be honored at the US Open »

Associated Press reports that eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi will be honored in this year’s US Open, celebrating the charity efforts made by the tennis legend.
The ceremony will take place on the first day of US Open competitions on August 31, 2009.
The former world number one started the Andre Agassi Foundation fifteen years ago. [...]