André Agassi was born on April 29, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to a former Olympic boxer from Iran.
Agassi started playing tennis at a very young age, and by the age of 13, he was already training at Nick Bollettieri's prestigious tennis academy.
He turned professional at the age of 16 and won his first professional match in 1986.
Agassi is one of only eight men to have achieved a Career Grand Slam, winning all four major titles (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open).
He won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 1992, defeating Goran Ivanišević in a thrilling five-set final.
Agassi's rivalry with Pete Sampras is considered one of the greatest in tennis history, with the two meeting in five Grand Slam finals.
Agassi was known for his rebellious image in the early 1990s, including his long hair, colorful outfits, and his famous Nike slogan 'Image is Everything'.
He won the Olympic gold medal in men's singles at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Agassi struggled with injuries and personal issues during his career, including a public battle with drug use, which he candidly discussed in his autobiography 'Open'.
Agassi married fellow tennis star Steffi Graf in 2001, and they have two children together.
He was the first male player to win the Australian Open four times in the Open Era (1995, 2000, 2001, 2003).
Agassi's return to the top of the tennis world in the late 1990s is considered one of the greatest comebacks in the sport.
He retired from professional tennis after the 2006 US Open, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd after his final match.
Agassi founded the André Agassi Foundation for Education, which has raised millions of dollars to support educational opportunities for at-risk children.
Despite his initial dislike for the sport, Agassi became one of tennis's most beloved figures, known for his sportsmanship, charity work, and contributions to the game.