‘My Father Can’t Resist Anything Free’- Andre Agassi Once Painfully Disclosed How Maria Sharapova’s Coach’s Tempting Offer ‘Sealed His Fate’

At the age of 13, the 90s tennis legend Andre Agassi left home to fight for his tennis career. And today, he is known as the one of greatest tennis players of his era. However, the tennis player, in his memo, talked about the time his heart fluttered when for the first time he won a small tennis tournament.

The American tennis legend has won eight Grand Slam tournaments during the course of his illustrious career. However, despite experiencing many ups and downs, the former player established himself as a recognized figure in the world.

Andre Agassi details the moment when he got into the Nick Bollettieri tennis academy

Andre Agassi received a pleasant surprise for his future when he was called to a tennis court indoors. He had never been before to indoors while playing a practice match in his early tennis career. The tennis player kept a record of the moment Bollettieri, one of the most renowned American tennis teachers of the era, chose him.

In his book, the tennis pro discussed the period when the American Court selected him and offered him a full scholarship for his continued athletic training. The eight-time Grand Slam winner was surprised and perplexed when Nick Bollettieri approached him as a young child.

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Agassi recalled the former tennis coach’s words during that time and said, “That’s right. No, that’s no issue. I’m going to make it so you won’t pay a penny. Andre can stay, free of charge. I’m tearing up your check. My heart sinks. I know my father can’t resist anything free. My fate is sealed. Nick hangs up and spins toward me in his chair. He doesn’t explain.” However, the former tennis player knew that going into his Academy will change his fate for the rest of his life. 

Nick Bollettieri also trained Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova was a staple of the renowned sports academy run by the American tennis coach. In addition to Andre Agassi, tennis legends Sharapova and Monika Seles were also a part of the academy.

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The five-time Grand Slam champion announced her retirement from the game in 2022. She enrolled in the tennis academy in Florida when she was just 8 years old and spent her first training days there picking up skills.