Former tennis legend Andre Agassi revealed a surprising response to Andy Roddick‘s recent accusations about him. Roddick accused Agassi of cheating on him since he won’t be partnering with the American tennis legend at the upcoming Pickleball Slam 2. Now, fans know that Andre Agassi played with Andy Roddick in the Pickleball Slam’s first edition and rocked the court. Not to forget, Agassi and Roddick defeated John McEnroe and Micheal Chang at the match.
Andre Agassi’s response to Andy Roddick seemed quite amusing to the fans. This is also because it revealed a great bond between these iconic tennis duos. However, Agassi will be playing with tennis’s former superstar and his wife, Steffi Graff, at the upcoming edition of Pickleball. Let’s delve into the response given by Agassi to Andy Roddick.
Andre Agassi drops an amazing response to Andy Roddick’s accusations
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The Pickleball Slam’s official Instagram page shared a clip where Agassi was spotted sitting with Steffi Graff outside the court. Dressed in all black, the former star was seen talking about the second edition of Pickleball Slam. The main focus of the conversation was concerning the recent accusations thrown at him by Andy Roddick, his former on-court Pickleball partner.
Here, Agassi gave his response to Roddick’s accusations about cheating on him. He said- “Andy already messaged me that he feels like I’m cheating on him, like bringing another partner to the court.” Further highlighting how he came to his wife’s defense, Agassi said, “How can I cheat on you with my wife? It’s not really cheating.”
This is not where the professional ended his verdict, he additionally remarked, “He[Andy Roddick] was so awesome to play with; he’s gotta get back into the mix. He’s been keeping up the game too. I’m gonna get on him for definite ways for us to get back in a competitive environment,”
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Sharing the clip, Pickleball Slam’s official Instagram page also dropped a caption that read, “Does it count as cheating on your partner… even if it’s your wife?” Apart from amazing publicity actions, this response also brought fans the nostalgic on-court moments between these two former American tennis legends.
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Roddick’s accusations expressed to the fans that despite on-court rivalry for years, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick share a great professional friendship. In fact, following this hilarious banter between them, fans eagerly wish to see them playing together again, if possible. Nonetheless, the upcoming tournament is going to keep the fans on the edge of their seats, given the big names participating in it.
Some snippets about the upcoming Pickleball Slam’s second edition
The Pickleball Slam’s second edition will take place on February 2nd. Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff, the iconic tennis couple will face off against legendary John McEnroe and world’s former number-one Maria Sharapova. This year the match will happen in Hollywood, Florida. Following this amazing line-up, fans are truly excited to enjoy the upcoming Pickleball Slam 2.
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Additionally, the former tennis stars will compete for a $1 million purse. Andre Agassi’s response to Andy Roddick’s accusations about the Pickleball Slam 2 made fans already nostalgic. Now, everyone is probably waiting for the match to happen, which will undoubtedly double the experience finally.
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