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Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi is an American former professional tennis player from Las Vegas, Nevada, best known for winning eight Grand Slam singles titles and completing the career Grand Slam.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Andre Agassi is an American former professional tennis player from Las Vegas, Nevada, best known for winning eight Grand Slam singles titles and completing the career Grand Slam. He was a former world No. 1 and competed professionally from 1986 to 2006.

Early life and turning professional

Agassi was born in Las Vegas in 1970 and began playing tennis at a young age. He turned professional in 1986 as a teenager and quickly became known for his flair and shot-making ability.

Major titles and ranking

Agassi won his first major at Wimbledon in 1992 and later captured titles at the U.S. Open, Australian Open, and French Open. He became one of the few men to complete the career Grand Slam and reached world No. 1 during his career.

Later career and retirement

Agassi’s final professional years included a strong return to form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He retired after the 2006 U.S. Open, ending a 21-year professional career.

Post-retirement work

After retiring, Agassi remained active in tennis-related media and philanthropy. Sources also note his charitable work through the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and related educational initiatives.

Key facts

  • Won eight Grand Slam singles titles: four Australian Opens, one French Open, one Wimbledon, and two U.S. Opens.
  • Completed the career Grand Slam by winning each of the four major singles tournaments at least once.
  • Turned professional at age 16 and had a 21-year career on the ATP Tour.
  • Won Olympic gold in men’s singles at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
  • Was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Canadian context

Agassi’s career was followed closely by Canadian tennis fans, and his achievements helped shape the modern men’s game in the era before and after Canadian players began rising more prominently on the ATP Tour.

Frequently asked questions

How many Grand Slam titles did Andre Agassi win?
He won eight Grand Slam singles titles.
Which tournaments did Andre Agassi win?
He won the Australian Open four times, the French Open once, Wimbledon once, and the U.S. Open twice.
Did Andre Agassi complete the career Grand Slam?
Yes. He won each of the four major singles tournaments at least once.
When did Andre Agassi retire?
He retired in 2006 after the U.S. Open.
What Olympic result did Andre Agassi achieve?
He won the men’s singles gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

References

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andre-Agassi
    Supports: Birth, nationality, Grand Slam titles, career Grand Slam, charity activity
  2. ATP Tour — https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andre-agassi/a092/bio
    Supports: Professional debut, career titles, career record, retirement year, major titles
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/topics/_/page/andre-agassi
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, ATP Tour debut, Grand Slam count, Hall of Fame induction
  4. International Tennis Hall of Fame — https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/andre-agassi
    Supports: Career Grand Slam, major titles, career record, prize money
  5. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/andre-agassi
    Supports: Olympic gold medal, career overview, marriage to Steffi Graf