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The much-awaited Pickleball slam was the ultimate treat for tennis and pickleball fans as they watched retired ATP legends in a fierce battle against each other. While icons like John McEnroe and Michael Chang dominated one end of the court, they were faced with brutal competition from Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick. However, tennis fans were shocked when the court was graced with a surprise visitor who was enjoying the game from the audience, and cheering on her beloved husband who was playing against McEnroe and Chang.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion Steffi Graf came down to play a point against Agassi when McEnroe requested her to. While the audience and commentators cheered on watching the couple play against each other, Agassi himself had the most adorable reaction ever. Known for being the power couple in tennis, Agassi and Graf are now married for 22 years but quickly transformed into rivals on the court yesterday. Sure enough, their daughter couldn’t miss this for the world as she quickly went on to her Instagram to share this adorable moment with her followers.

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are giving major couple goals!

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Steffi Graf attended the Pickleball Slam to cheer on her husband Andre Agassi who was busy recreating his legacy, but this time not on the tennis court. While he was giving it his best shot trying to beat his rivals across the court, “Superbrat” McEnroe had an idea that came as a sweet surprise for Agassi. McEnroe demanded Graff come down and play a point against the very husband she was there to cheer on!

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Jaz Agassi soon took to her Instagram to talk about this romantic moment her parents shared before millions of fans worldwide. The moment when Graf came down to the court was quickly captured and posted by The Pickleball Slam’s official Instagram account. Inspired by this, Jaz Agassi who was religiously following the match yesterday, posted this sweet moment on her Instagram story.

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Agassi literally melted watching his wife come down to the court, and pick up the racket, albeit against him. He pointed at her, blushed, and then waved shyly, welcoming her to the court. However, once the legends came face to face with each other, they fought tooth and nail for a point- which ended up going to Graf nonetheless.

The moment was heartily praised by the couples’ fans on the internet as they bubbled in excitement to see the legends play each other. As the slam came to an end, Agassi and Roddick won against McEnroe and Chang, bagging a prize of $1 million!

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