"Machine" - Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf's daughter Jaz reacts to her father hitting the tennis court after year-long break
Andre Agassi recently hit the tennis court after a year, showing everybody that he's still got it.
The former World No. 1 and eight-time Major champion might have hung up his boots back in 2006, but he's never been too far away from the sport. Agassi famously coached Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov on the ATP tour between 2017 and 2020. He's also been spotted on court and at events every now and then.
In a video shared by Agassi on his Instagram account earlier today, the 53-year-old was seen engaging in a high-octane backhand rally. He also complemented his smooth strokeplay with some terrific footwork.
"First hit in over a year. Maybe I could have done something in this 🎾 game," Andre Agassi wrote on Instagram.
His daughter Jaz Elle Agassi joined a long list of people who expressed excitement at seeing him back on the court. A regular feature on most of Agassi's Instagram posts, Jaz posted a simple one-word comment celebrating his return.
"Machine," Jaz Agassi commented.
Former American tennis player Justin Gimelstob responded to her comment by paying tribute to her father, calling him a "legend." Gimblestob famously beat Agassi in one of their matches during his playing days.
Andre Agassi excited to share pickleball court with wife Steffi Graff
Andre Agassi, who beat John McEnroe and Michael Chang to win the Pickleball Slam 1 alongside Andy Roddick, recently expressed delight at the prospect of sharing the court with his wife in the second edition.
“After Andy and I took home the hardware at the first Pickleball Slam, I said I would be playing pickleball as long as I can walk—that’s how much I enjoy this game,” Agassi said, via a press release. “Naturally, I am so excited to share this experience with one of the best tennis players, my wife.”
Steffi Graff seems to be hooked on to the sport too. Excited to get back on the court with her husband to take on Maria Sharapova and John McEnroe, Graf spoke positively about their highly anticipated clash scheduled for Feb. 4, 2024.
“When I watched the inaugural Pickleball Slam in April and stepped onto the court, I was hooked,” Graf chimed in. “Andre and I can’t wait to get back out on the court together to face off against Maria and John.”