Andre Agassi is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player. Born on April 29, 1970, he has nothing more to accomplish in his tennis career. He has won eight Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal and many singles tournaments, leaving him no additional professional goals to meet.
Agassi was a child and tennis prodigy at 16. His tennis career enabled him to travel and compete all over the world, but he stayed connected to Las Vegas where he was born. He developed the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation in 1994 at the age of 24. The foundation includes a shelter for children who have been abused, the Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club and Team Agassi. For the past 15 years, Agassi’s Foundation has focused on improving public school education. In 2001, the Foundation opened the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. The prep school graduated its first senior class in June of 2009 with a college acceptance rate of 100%.
Agassi is an excellent tennis player and known by critics and other players to be one of the best competitors of all time. During the ’90s, tennis was losing its popularity and Agassi is credited for assisting to revive the game with his excellent showmanship and unorthodox attitude and clothing.
Agassi retired from professional tennis in 2006 partially due to an injury to his sciatica nerve. He now focuses on his foundations raising money via endorsements relationship, joint-venture investments and real estate developments. He is well-known to the public for his ability as a tennis player and all of the television commercials he has appeared on. Agassi is currently the Schick Razor spokesperson.
Agassi became a champion tennis player because of his drive, he inspired an entire generation because of his passion and has helped to educate young adults due to his sincerity.
An American won the Serbia Open which was played in Belgrade, Serbia. As a matter of fact, the final two males were both Americans and also friends. Sam Querry played against John Isner, his frequent doubles partner, to win the Open in the third round. This tournament was played on a clay court.
From May 8th to 16th, the women tennis players are participating in the WTA Mutua Madrilena Masters tournament in Madrid, Spain. Famous tennis sisters Venus and Serena Williams will be playing at this event. Some tennis reviewers have implied that tennis fans could be looking at another Williams sisters face off for the trophy. Currently, Serena is ranked in the top spot in women’s tennis and Venus is ranked fourth. Serena has, so far, avoided the same fate as other Grand Slam champions such as Justine Henin and Maria Sharapova. Despite holding Grand Slam victories, these champions each have lost their first round and are out of the tournament altogether.
The men will be competing in the ATP Mutua Madrilena Masters tournament in Madrid from May 10th to 16th. Opponents at these matches are likely to be similar to their opponents in the more famous tournaments such as the French Open and Wimbledon. The French Open will be held in Paris, France from May 24th to June 6th for both men and women. Wimbledon will be held from June 21st to July 4th in Wimbledon, England for both the men and women as well.









