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Biography
Andre Agassi was born April 29, 1970 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
His
Iranian-born father Mike Agassi was an Olympic boxer in 1948 and 1952.
Andre, the youngest of 4 children, was deemed a tennis prodigy at age
3.
By
age 13, Agassi was enrolled at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in
Bradenton, Florida. It was there that he honed his skills. Under the
tutelage of Bollettieri, Agassi turned pro at the age of 16 in 1986.
He took the tour circuit by storm, with his fluorescent outfits and
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Birthdate:
4/29/1970
Birthplace:
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Residence:
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Height:
5'11'' (180 cm)
Weight:
173 lbs (78 kg)
Plays:
Right-handed |
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Andre
Agassi embodies the modern tennis player. He has been at times
flamboyant, emotional and cocky. His numerous endorsements and public
relationships have made him a favorite of the media. After a down
period in which Agassi didn't contend for major tournaments, he has
simply been dominating.
Agassi
seems to be improving with age, something that is unheard of in
tennis. His reincarnation started in 1994, when he hired Brad Gilbert
as his new coach. He and Agassi have a great rapport, which has
resulted in many tournament victories. |
