Open by agassi, andre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Agassis visit to new zealand comes as he is the special guest for two gala dinners, in auckland and christchurch respectively. On july 9, 2011, andre was inducted into the international tennis hall of fame for the class of 2011. In his controversial new autobiography, open, andre agassi admits he took speed as a. Often ranked number one, he captured eight grand slam singles championships, tying him for seventh on the alltime list, and hes the only man to win a career golden slam all four grand slam singles titles plus the olympic gold medal. Andre agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Andre agassi born april 29, 1970 is one of my alltime favorites, as i liked his rebellious look, with the long hear and the earring. Andre agassi is forced to choose between wife steffi graf or his oldest friend in vegas lawsuit christopher goodwin, las vegas sat dec 2008 19. Forbes, san francisco chronicle, the washington post. Join us for a glamorous gala dinner banquet with andre agassi the man. Andre agassi on a book signing tour of new zealand. Andre agassi, the former tennis star, is investing in square panda, an edtech startup, and taking a board seat, as part of his broader efforts to provide atrisk children with better educations.
Andre agassi greets fans in christchurch nz herald. Andre agassi serves an ace to paper plus newmarket. Andre agassi, tennis great, signing copies of open. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Open an autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. About the author andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. Andre agassi penned down an autobiography that ignored the prevailing trends of privacy most would have maintained in their memoirs. Andre agassi played tennis professionally from 1986 to 2006. While his tennis career took him all over the world, agassi always stayed connected to his hometown of las vegas, nevada. Agassi was inducted into the international tennis hall of fame in 2011. Ashleigh young on the thrill and the fear of publishing a book. The andre agassi foundation for education is an educational organization dedicated to transforming u.
Agassi narrates each period of his life in the present tense and tells his story with the feelings he felt at the time instead of filtering them through perspective, adding emotional depth and a compelling rawness to the book. Driven by andre agassi s belief that education is the key to opportunity for children, aafe begins designs for the andre agassi college preparatory academy, a public charter school that strives to provide a firstclass k12 education to prepare them for excellence in college and beyond. Restaurants to book near the mad butcher presents an evening with andre agassi. From andre agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography.
The tennis great is only in nz for a flying visit, to promote his book open, but wowed his fans who patiently waited, some camping overnight, to meet the star. Andre agassi generally travels from las vegas, nv, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. There was a big turnout for tennis great andre agassi when hundreds of fans showed up to meet him in auckland today. Ashleigh young on the hopes and fears that come with. Andre agassi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. While i would have thought that winning is something that he would focus on, andre describes winning as very anticlimatic. I recently read his book open which is a fantastic title, as it refers to the open tennis tournaments as well as to the open way of telling about his life, from a.
Pdf open book by andre agassi free download 388 pages. Former wimbledon champion andre agassi wore a lion manestyle wig during the 1990s to hide his baldness. Agassi began to envision a future after the roaring crowds and rush of competition midway through his tennis career when, at the age of 23, he. The former world number 1 though provided every possible insight into his past. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Hundreds of adoring andre agassi fans fulfilled their dreams by meeting their tennis idol at a book signing in auckland. In 1987, agassi won his first atp singles title in itaparica. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by andre agassi. Open, an autobiography by andre agassi 9780007281435.
He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court but from early childhood andre agassi hated. Generally considered by critics and fellow players to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, agassi had been called the greatest service. Andre agassi speakers bureau and booking agent info. As for agassi, his look revolved around his infamous hairpiece. An autobiography by andre agassi reading guidebook. In his powerful autobiography, open, tennis legend andre agassi shows us that the language of tennis is much akin to the language of lifeadvantage, service, fault, love. Forbes, san francisco chronicle, the washington post far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. Andre agassi at book signing in toronto includes first. Andre agassi biography childhood, life achievements. Andre agassi and dani vallverdu watch on as grigor dimitrov trains at the australian open. How andre agassi is building a life after tennis time. I dont know how open he has really been about his life im willing to take his word for it though, but one thing hes opened for sure is a big ol.
Autographed andre agassi tennis trading cards for sale ebay. In 1994, at the age of 24, he created the andre agassi foundation for education. The 1990 atp tour world championships, also known as the 1990 ibm atp tour world. Card no 1 card no 1 2019 topps international tennis hall of fame 50 card complete set. Andre agassi, american professional tennis player who won eight grand slam titles as well as the. Andre agassi, subject of a million schoolgirl crushes. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a florida. Agassi won 8 grand slam titles during his atp career. In singles, agassi is an eighttime grand slam champion and a 1996 olympic gold medalist, as well as being a runnerup in seven other grand slam tournaments. Open an autobiography by andre agassi reading guide book. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are andre agassi. Tennis icon andre agassi is so much more than a haircut. We live in las vegas, nevada, but currently reside in a suite at the four seasons hotel in new york city, because im playing in the 2006 u. Andre agassi often says in open that tennis is a lonely game.
Tennis legend andre agassi will be at paper plus newmarket on thursday 24 january for a book signing of his award winning and critically. Andre agassi doubles france guy forget switzerland jakob hlasek. The grand slam winner was at paper plus newmarket this morning, signing copies. By the end of the book, agassi still wont cop to actually liking tennisbut the emotional pain of. It gave the illusion of a leonine mane, but fell apart in the shower on the eve of the 1990 french open final, leaving him as enfeebled as samson before the philistines. Andre kirk agassi born april 29, 1970 is an american retired professional tennis player and former world no.
The tennis legend admits, in an extract of his book published in germany yesterday, that. In the book, andre describes what its like to win and lose a major tennis game. Andre agassi will be at paper plus newmarket for a book signing of his award winning and critically acclaimed autobiography open. He won the gold medal in singles at the 1996 atlanta olympics. Life will throw everything but the kitchen sink in your path, and then it will throw the kitchen sink. But the writing of this autobiography was a team sport. Andre agassi reached the final in his hometown las vegas. With unflinching honesty, agassi reveals that his seemingly charmed life as a tennis giant was one he deeply hated. Andre agassis autobiography open is as outgoing, unique and controversial as its subject the narrative is a unique one for a sports auto biography. Learn more about andre agassi at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Este considerat printre cei mai buni jucatori care au practicat vreodata tenisul. How penniless dropout kirk kerkorian became the greatest deal maker in capitalist history.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 388 pages and is available in hardcover format. An autobiography, by andre agassi the new york times. The mad butcher presents an evening with andre agassi auckland. On friday, tennis superstar and multiple time grand slam champion, andre agassi, was at torontos indigo bookstore in the manulife center signing and promoting his new book open. Sign up here to see what happened on this day, every day in your inbox.
It gave the illusion of a leonine mane, but fell apart in the shower on the eve. Grigor dimitrov speaks to his coach andre agassi, a former no. Andre agassi backs wife steffi graf in lawsuit brought by. Andre kirk agassi is an american professional tennis player, who is wellknown for his eight grand slam titles and has always been the center of attraction for his fashion sense and good looks. Live in las vegas, nv from las vegas, nv married to stefanie graf. Grigor dimitrov will begin his 2019 australian open campaign against janko tipsarevic. Andre agassi serves an ace to paper plus newmarket scoop. Agassi, 42, is in the country as part of a book tour, promoting his. As andre agassi walks onto the stage, i see a man that looks as though he has fought many battles.