In Pictures: Andre Agassi tours International Tennis Hall of Fame museum, turns coach for Reilly Opelka ahead of compatriot's Newport SF & more
Andre Agassi recently relived tennis history while touring the museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Agassi also joined Reilly Opelka and Marcos Giron on court as the duo practiced for their campaigns at the ongoing Hall of Fame Open in Newport.
Days after attending the blockbuster title clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, Agassi continued to indulge his enduring love for tennis by visiting the International Hall of Fame.
However, the former World No. 1 missed the unveiling of the Chris Evert Learning Center, which was graced by the likes of Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Kim Clijsters, and Vijay Amritraj, along with Evert herself.
Nevertheless, Agassi took the opportunity to tour the museum and was spotted enjoying the US Open exhibit, which featured a poster of Coco Gauff's triumph at the New York Major in 2023. The eight-time Grand Slam champion also imparted his wisdom to the aspiring young players who are a part of TeamFAME.
The former World No. 1 then took the court with Reilly Opelka, turning coach for his compatriot, who is making a comeback to the tour at the Hall of Fame Open after a two-year hiatus due to injury struggles. Agassi also had the chance to meet Marcos Giron, posing for a picture with his fellow American.
Opelka and Giron are through to the semifinals of the ATP 250 event in Newport. The duo could set up a blockbuster title clash at the event if Opelka triumphs over Alex Michelson and Giron defeats Christopher Eubanks.
"The fact that Andre Agassi is back in the tennis space is a massive win for tennis" - Tennis presenter
Andre Agassi has made a dedicated effort to re-enter the tennis world this year, making appearances at the Australian Open, the Wimbledon Championships, and now the Hall of Fame Open.
The American also teamed up with his wife, fellow tennis legend Steffi Graf, at a recent exhibition event in Romania, shortly after their triumphant partnership at Pickleball Slam 2.
On a recent episode of the Tennis Channel Inside-In podcast, tennis presenter Blair Henley asserted that the eight-time Grand Slam champion's foray back into the tennis world is a "massive win" for the sport.
"The fact that he is back in the tennis space is a massive win for tennis and also perhaps pickleball, but mostly tennis," she said.
Andre Agassi will soon be back on the tennis court, as he is set to headline the 'Stars of the Open' exhibition event at the 2024 US Open alongside the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, and more.