Andre Agassi stepped out of the professional tour more than a decade ago. Nevertheless, he continues to be remembered for his playing style, backhand, and the way he conducted himself while playing tennis, complete with a wild hairdo and stylish on-court attire. However, the tennis star hasn’t been frequently spotted on the court since his retirement in 2006. To the delight of his fans, the former tennis star recently appeared in a video showcasing his skills, earning accolades from his admirers for his impeccable skills.
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The eight-time Grand Slam champion has kept himself busy with his business and charitable endeavors since quitting competitive tennis. The tennis great still participates in certain important coaching duties and prefers to be associated with the sport, so he hasn’t entirely left the professional scene.
Fans are enchanted to see Agassi back on the court
Andre Agassi, the 52-year-old tennis legend from the United States, was recently spotted practicing and showing off his tennis skills. The 8-time Grand Slam champion was seen playing some amazing forehands and backhands in the fan-shared video. And he also had outstanding footwork to go with his sharp hand-eye coordination.
La qualité de frappe d'@AndreAgassi est toujours là, à 52 ans. 😍
🎥via YouTube/tennis_with_mo pic.twitter.com/e3B8rupihf
— Tennis Legend (@TennisLegende) December 12, 2022
Fans were unable to contain their admiration for the eight-time Grand Slam winner’s incredible grasp and footwork. Here are some comments that epitomize their love for ‘The Punisher’.
A fan wrote, “Still hitting on top of the bounce.” and the other player called him a GOAT.
I really think he is the Ben Hogan of tennis. just the purest swing and contact.
— Jamie Hayes (@jphayes21) December 13, 2022
Cleanest ball striker all time. Moss watching him play #agassi #GOAT https://t.co/4qn6ir61Ly
— Dan S (@DannyStrovo) December 14, 2022
Nevertheless, another fan believed that his tennis legend wife can still beat him.
Steffi might take him. 7-5.
— OfficialDrChrisisparodic (@drchrisisfree) December 13, 2022
More fans seemed to praise the 52-year-old and can’t believe his tennis kills resembles his younger self. Fans wrote, “Still hitting on top of the bounce,” “He could probably still wreak havoc in a 250 draw…” and “Cleanest contact of any player in modern history?”
Still hitting on top of the bounce
— Leandr🌞 (@leanucci) December 13, 2022
He could probably still wreak havoc in a 250 draw…
— Jon St Thomas (@jon_stthomas) December 14, 2022
Here are some more fan reactions.
The Punisher still has it!
— Jay D (@CatWhisp52) December 13, 2022
I Still believe Andre is under appreciated as a US tennis legend…the “Agassi fun run”was my go to play forever lol
— Jason Keck (@tequilakeck) December 14, 2022
He’s still got it… ppv v Tommy haas
— bart brown (@motleyfool3) December 14, 2022
Everything except his sweatpants 🐻🎾😁
— Ⓜ️ark Ⓜ️iller (@itsmarktime) December 14, 2022
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Agassi hated tennis because of his father
When the tennis player was at the pinnacle of his profession, during his prime years on the ATP Tour, the former world champion used to despise the sport he was so good at.
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The eight-time Grand Slam winner previously discussed how he loathed the sport for most of his life. He saw tennis as a profession, and not as his passion, mostly because of the rigorous training schedule forced by his father during his formative years in tennis.