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LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 18: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Former tennis player Andre Agassi (L) and his wife, former tennis player Steffi Graf, appear onstage during an auction at the Keep Memory Alive foundation’s “Power of Love Gala” celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena February 18, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event benefits the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 18: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Former tennis player Andre Agassi (L) and his wife, former tennis player Steffi Graf, appear onstage during an auction at the Keep Memory Alive foundation’s “Power of Love Gala” celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena February 18, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event benefits the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)
Tennis fans recently received a big surprise in the form of a new entity’s introduction at the Laver Cup. Andre Agassi, who is known for his countless achievements throughout his glorious career, took charge of leading Team World at this year’s Laver Cup. While the same announcement also included a hint about a new coach for Team Europe as well, it became a trending topic for discussions.
Laver Cup’s official website and social media handles are currently enjoying high engagement rates from fans. Soon after they announced that John McEnroe would be handing over his position to Andre Agassi in 2025, fans started to wonder who would be a fit choice for the rival team. While everyone thought Roger Federer could be a great fit, there is another name in their minds as well. Imagine the clash of husband vs. wife!
A renowned coach came forward to deny Federer’s place as the Laver Cup coach indirectly. “I vote for Graf for Team Europe,” he commented, pressing the claim for Steffi Graf, a choice that could unleash true levels of entertainment with Agassi taking charge of the rival team.
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Make it Steffi. That’s the only way I’ll think it’s interesting https://t.co/rw9RkcOX2O
— Nawal (@NawalNadal) May 22, 2024
Another fan, urging to see the family drama unleash in the team event, wrote, “Make it Steffi. That’s the only way I’ll think it’s interesting.” As he suggested, there’s no doubt that the event would become interesting like never before.
“We want Steffi,” a fan said, raising a confident voice to see Steffi Graf as Team Europe’s new captain.
Another fan, speculating about Andre Agassi’s wife’s entry as the leader of a team that hosted players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and more, enquired, “Graff as team Europe Captain ???” If she actually somehow takes the position, she would be the first woman to lead a Laver Cup team.
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With these and several other comments expressing a mass desire to see both man and wife as the new leaders of Laver Cup’s rival teams, the fans made it clear that they wish to see the family entertainment here.
Andre Agassi expresses excitement after claiming his new position
Soon after Andre Agassi was announced to be the new captain for Team World, he couldn’t hold back from expressing how much it meant to him. Agassi, who has been a keep spectator as well as a fan of the event for a long time, mentioned the honor he finds in taking this position.
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“I am truly honored to accept the invitation to become the Laver Cup Team World Captain,” the former American pro said. Along with that, Agassi also mentioned how he has been a big fan of the event for a long while.
“In just seven short years since the Laver Cup began, it’s been so enjoyable for fans, including myself, to watch the greats of the game team up and compete against one another in this incredible team environment,” he added. As the tennis legend has positively accepted his new position, it still remains to be seen if her wife will also join the glorious event!