@@spirg Im jealous! You never know considering athletes are essentially PR machines, especially these days, but I do feel like he is one of the genuine good guys out there.
A wonderful ambassador for tennis, he appealed to a new generation which wanted to liven up the game. He was always so kind and compassionate when he lost and I’m so pleased he won the majors he did. A legend of the game.
@@patrickshenton769 yes. He along with Monica Seles played a style of tennis that would go on to define the modern game. They were American tennis' experiment. The "baseline player.
I am a big believer in not focusing on the past, but to continue to move on and move forward. Andre Agassi was my favorite tennis player. It was always a pleasure to watch him play. What he went through is what a lot of human beings go through. He showed that he was able to over come demons in his life to bring out the best in himself. Its so hard to watch tennis right now without him. Roger Federer is a great tennis player, but I there is no doubt I would rather watch Andre.
It's crazy that he just skipped the Australian Open for the first 8 years of his career and then skipped Wimbledon for 3 years all by choice cause he didn't feel like it. That's 11 Majors he simply chose not to play. You'd have to think he'd have won at least 2 or 3 of those.
Dang I had no idea. That’s crazy. Baller move. Guess the winners were lucky. Gives me a lot more respect for Agassi especially nowadays with people like Djokovic. Truly the golden age of tennis.
So that man went out there, won on an elite level for years while existing on fast food 🤯. Andre is truly a living legend. A great tennis player but an even more fascinating human being. His story is one of the best tennis coming of age stories the sport has ever seen.
I just read it for the first time a few months ago, and I was amazed at how great that book is. Easily one of the best written, most detailed athlete bio's out there.
I couldn’t agree more. I like sports stories where someone overcomes flaws and adversity. He went from being so undisciplined and immature, to being the most disciplined and mature player on the tour. 1999 and on Agassi is my favorite player. Of course he underachieved overall, and he wasn’t the greatest player of his era, but he still managed to be one of the all-time greats.
I had not been a big tv fan of tennis much when Sampras was winning in dramatic fashion but when Agassi played Sampras he showed me something his game was not dead because he rose up and returned Pete's unreturnable serves and play....at a time where as a view may be he did or didn't want to win...he showed brilliant play against Pete...and that meant there was still hope in his game whether he was willing to dig deep and get it was up to him...thanks I was happy and sure that Steffie would be the ying for his yang because she's was no nonsense and opposite the old Andre...thanks for the post good stuff,I couldn't keep up with the story and I read nicks book and was like oiivay.
@@scott7521 The drugs cheat is a fake. Nothing about him is genuine. His long blond hair was a wig, cause in reality he is bald as a coot. He is also a one dimensional player, always playing from the baseline. His performance was elevated through the use of narcotics and it's not just meth that he took. He also took cocaine and PEDs. The ugly egghead fucker was the biggest fake in the tennis world.
@@patrickshenton769 Well that's pretty judgemental. So he's not allowed to change because of his past? Are you proud of everything you did in your past?
So talented. Andre wont be considered the greatest player ever, but he was awesome. If he had Sampras' killer instnict, he would have won the most grand slams of anyone until the big 3. His ball striking, and ability to time the ball on the rise, basically a half volley from the baseline, was unicornish in terms of its uniqueness. In his prime, he would be right there in the mix with the big 3 in almost all of these slams. Whats crazy is in Davis Cup, tennis that was some of the most intense competition, Andre was nasty.
Agassi's emotional speech after winning the 1999 French Open is still one of the most moving sports moments that I've ever witnessed. It was so unexpected and so satisfying to watch Agassi resurrect his career in 1999 and dominate the way that he did. Everyone thought he was finished in 1997 when he dropped out of the top 100. I cheered for McEnroe and Connors growing up, but I've never cheered for any tennis player the way that I did for Agassi. Tennis just isn't the same without him.
The shot at the 0:08 mark, showing a shirtless Agassi and his coach- both tanned, reminded this Las Vegas native (b 1955) of the tennis craze that hit this town just when Agassi was born (1970). The colossal matches at the Caesars indoor Tennis Pavilion, were off the charts. Fun, sun (and shirtless of course) in 70's Las Vegas. (how nice to see this shot, without someone staring at their hand held device, but rather concentrating on the subject matter, with eye contact)
We need to remind ourselves that Agassi and Sampras was the big stage, but wasn’t the only showdown. They were very coachable players, and at times it was like their coaches were opposing generals in war. Joe Brande vs Nick Bolletieri, Brad Gilbert vs Tim Gullickson, Brad Gilbert vs Paul Annacone, and Darren Cahill vs Paul Annacone. I know it sounds cheesy, but without these good coaches, I doubt these players would’ve been as good as they were.
I got his autograph at a Bradenton McDonalds on a tray mat in the early 90’s via my mother the assistant manager on duty. Andre liked Big Macs in those days
How could every single sports reporter get Agassi so completely wrong? They all fell for his act - which was exactly what he wanted. And the more they thought they knew him, the less they actually did. It was like he was hiding in plain sight all that time.
The media was pretty harsh on Agassi at times, unfairly so. How many young guys in their 20s have their shit totally together? Very few. It's not like Agassi ever abused women or anything like that, like a lot of NFL, NBA, and MLB players have done. I never liked how the overly serious and patronizing Mike Lupica always used to put Agassi down. What a little slime ball he was.
I miss American tennis greatness. Connors and McEnroe in the 70's and early 80's. Sampras, Agassi, Courier and Chang in the late 80's, 90's and early 2000's. US men haven't had a legit champion in 20 years...
Rosewall, Connors and Agassi all lost to one another and span 56 years of top level pro tennis... There must be something about being shorter after all :)
I remember when his serve motion was very simple for a while and everyone was left to guess what was wrong with, shoulder, back....... This doesn't touch on the drug use at all and he even admits to it in his documentary( book ). It would be interesting to see the 2 timelines match up. The end of his career was kind of sad due to he could still play at a high level, but his back was given out on him. Capriati didn't have the length of career of agassi but I think her comeback is the greatest ever in sports. But once I read up on bad his drug use got, I might have to change my vote.
Capriati's comeback is the greatest ever in sports??? Dude, that is highly irrational. Alex Smith coming back from a near death experience to be a NFL QB again is WAY more impressive than the dimwit Capriati's comeback.
@@chocolatetownforever7537 I just don't like Capriati as a person. If she was black with all of her drug problems, the lily white tennis media would have absolutely destroyed her. I also remember the U.S. Open match against Serena Williams back in 2003 or 2004 when Williams hit a ball that was obviously in and the chair umpire overruled it. It was literally the worst line call in the history of tennis, I'm sure you can find it on UA-cam. Capriati should have been a good sport and given Williams the point. She knew the ball was in and so did everyone in the stadium. And even after the match Capriati was very bitchy about the line call.
@@jameshutchinson568 Ugh. Im so sick of the lame line, "If she was black..." Are you black? What the hell does race have to do with this? As far as bad calls go, theres literally THOUSANDS of calls that were every bit as bad as that call, and almost NOBODY ever gives the other player the point. It doesnt work that way. Im sure theres a hundred or so that Serena knew were out in her career, and she didnt offer the point to her opponent, and its fine, because thats not her job to. Get off the BS race baiting. Not everything in this world is about race.
It's pretty amazing to see how his maturity in life helped make him a more mature, and better, tennis player. Let that be a lesson to all you little shits out there. Get rid of the glam and get serious right from the start. You'll thank yourself when you're 35.
I'm a tennis pro and want has everything to do with it....when I was young I used to beat everyone with my athletic ability and never give up as soon as they thought they were up and had beat me I take it back and beat them that make em so mad when u go to 500 deuce point me I think its great battling back...something about not wanting to lose....I think someone once said is stronger then the will to win or disappointment of turmoil may be...PIECE
I think what is most remarkable about this story is nobody remembers Jim Courier, I actually forgot his name in the middle of writing this. The dude won 4 majors. MAJORS
Hell of a player, and he got EVERYTHING out of his talent he could. Courier was a solid junior player, but wasnt expected to have anywhere close to the career he ended up having. I have a ton of respect for Jim.
You're not a "Born Again Christian" just for a while. If you truly repent and are saved, then it's forever. If it was just a passing phase for Andre, then he was never a true Christian and he never repented in his heart.
The only thing that matters is “image”, as Andre Agassi said in his famous Canon Camera commercials. So that means Andre Agassi, the man, doesn’t matter, really. I hope he has since repented for making money by filling America with such superficial crap.
If what he says is true, that he played without underwear his entire career, then I must wonder how he did it. A guy not wearing underwear or at least a jock strap is like a dudette doing without a brassiere. Bouncing all over the place, especially if both were big in their respective departments. And with a guy, the problem would be compounded if he were well endowed.
Nick Bollettieri never played tennis. He could even hit a tennis ball. Agassi was the classic pretty boy. Bottom line. However he lost all of his panache when his hair went south. All of it.
Andre the Giant - Left great memories... how I miss those years..
Definitely one of the coolest if not the coolest tennis player of all time.
Yes
Agassi the only player that won all majors, atp finals, and gold medal, all of this while he was half serious.
Federer's done that
@@benparsons4979 Federer didn't win gold medal for singles.
Jim courier is a hyper competitive dude but the most gracious interview when it comes to other greats. Speaks very highly of both Sampras and Agassi.
SkiFreee My favorite player ever , ( Courier ) met him and P Sampras , got photo with them , it was quite a day 👍🏻
@@spirg Im jealous! You never know considering athletes are essentially PR machines, especially these days, but I do feel like he is one of the genuine good guys out there.
Yes, Courier has things in perspective.
I always liked and respected Courier.
A wonderful ambassador for tennis, he appealed to a new generation which wanted to liven up the game. He was always so kind and compassionate when he lost and I’m so pleased he won the majors he did. A legend of the game.
Never liked tennis. Until I saw this guy
I liked it but I never loved it until I saw Agassi.
I highly recommend his book “ Open”. Fantastic read.
I will most definitely check it out. Thanks!
@@alexandersupertramp7353 I recently listened to the audio version and thought it was really good. Surprised me in a lot of ways.
I am reading it now , very well written & so far great
Definitely a terrific book! I enjoyed every page of it. He really did lay it all out on the table.
Its a GREAT book. I got mine on Amazon for 2 bucks. If youre an Agassi fan, well worth the price and read.
I never really cared much for tennis but I always enjoyed watching Agassi.
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One of the wankers then!
Agassi had such a big influence. He influenced the modern generation in more ways than one.
Did he really?
@@patrickshenton769 yes. He along with Monica Seles played a style of tennis that would go on to define the modern game. They were American tennis' experiment. The "baseline player.
I am a big believer in not focusing on the past, but to continue to move on and move forward. Andre Agassi was my favorite tennis player. It was always a pleasure to watch him play. What he went through is what a lot of human beings go through. He showed that he was able to over come demons in his life to bring out the best in himself. Its so hard to watch tennis right now without him. Roger Federer is a great tennis player, but I there is no doubt I would rather watch Andre.
Grew up watching Agassi McEnroe Borg Sampras et all and they were all greats with their own style of play and personalities.
Yes they were.
It's crazy that he just skipped the Australian Open for the first 8 years of his career and then skipped Wimbledon for 3 years all by choice cause he didn't feel like it. That's 11 Majors he simply chose not to play. You'd have to think he'd have won at least 2 or 3 of those.
And that's the Slam he won the most
Agreed, and Grim is right, Andre was deadly at Melbourne. That Aussie heat was nothing to him, living in Las Vegas his entire life.
Good point
I think he'd atleast probably won 5
Dang I had no idea. That’s crazy. Baller move. Guess the winners were lucky. Gives me a lot more respect for Agassi especially nowadays with people like Djokovic. Truly the golden age of tennis.
So that man went out there, won on an elite level for years while existing on fast food 🤯. Andre is truly a living legend. A great tennis player but an even more fascinating human being. His story is one of the best tennis coming of age stories the sport has ever seen.
Agassi's book, "Open," was EXCELLENT...!!
I just read it for the first time a few months ago, and I was amazed at how great that book is. Easily one of the best written, most detailed athlete bio's out there.
Maybe the best book I've ever read
As a former college player and teaching pro for 35 years, I marvel at the journey of Agassi and the man he matured into. Kudos Andre.
Dude...do you always write in cliches lol...fn joke
I couldn’t agree more. I like sports stories where someone overcomes flaws and adversity. He went from being so undisciplined and immature, to being the most disciplined and mature player on the tour. 1999 and on Agassi is my favorite player. Of course he underachieved overall, and he wasn’t the greatest player of his era, but he still managed to be one of the all-time greats.
@@robbie192 what’s your problem
An amazing iconic player
Great athlete! I really liked reading Open.
What a life story in Andre Agassi! Interesting life with ups and downs, and when his career was over had a good life to live for.
Hard to believe it’s been twenty years since that French in ‘99
Unreal.
Anyone watching this definitely needs to check FO 1999. The circumstances surrounding it and the rise from the ashes. Truly inspiring.
I had not been a big tv fan of tennis much when Sampras was winning in dramatic fashion but when Agassi played Sampras he showed me something his game was not dead because he rose up and returned Pete's unreturnable serves and play....at a time where as a view may be he did or didn't want to win...he showed brilliant play against Pete...and that meant there was still hope in his game whether he was willing to dig deep and get it was up to him...thanks I was happy and sure that Steffie would be the ying for his yang because she's was no nonsense and opposite the old Andre...thanks for the post good stuff,I couldn't keep up with the story and I read nicks book and was like oiivay.
One of the kings
My first favorite player. Thanks for keeping this online.
Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great rest of your day :)
Rug try this week
The Agassi/Sampras rivalry was the most EPIC in tennis history!!
He still my favorite
Andre and Mac were my two favorite players.
My two favorites as well bro.
I played myself...Agassi was the most talented player on the ATP period
He was very talented but the most talented ? Have you seen Rios, Federer, Sampras?
Still my favorite player.
Me too. Loved him.
My favorite player till Raffa shows up.
@@charlesseymour1482 I'm with you on that. 100%
@@quintbromley2112 cool
ANDRE = COOLEST Player ever
@Jack Penny Yeah because taking meth makes you a better player right? Twat
@@scott7521 The drugs cheat is a fake. Nothing about him is genuine. His long blond hair was a wig, cause in reality he is bald as a coot. He is also a one dimensional player, always playing from the baseline. His performance was elevated through the use of narcotics and it's not just meth that he took. He also took cocaine and PEDs. The ugly egghead fucker was the biggest fake in the tennis world.
@@patrickshenton769 Well that's pretty judgemental. So he's not allowed to change because of his past? Are you proud of everything you did in your past?
Another wanker!
He was my McEnroe. Absolutely loved him
So talented. Andre wont be considered the greatest player ever, but he was awesome. If he had Sampras' killer instnict, he would have won the most grand slams of anyone until the big 3.
His ball striking, and ability to time the ball on the rise, basically a half volley from the baseline, was unicornish in terms of its uniqueness. In his prime, he would be right there in the mix with the big 3 in almost all of these slams.
Whats crazy is in Davis Cup, tennis that was some of the most intense competition, Andre was nasty.
Legendary ; GOAT
I havent watched Tennis since he retired, and I to have nightmares of Sampras.
We all miss the greats of the 70s 80s 90s
Winning 60 titles and 8 majors might be impressive, but he is the only person on Earth who made a mullet look good. Now THAT is amazing.
Agassi wouldn't have been Agassi without the pitfalls and the comebacks he made. He would have been just another tennis player.
Admire the comebacks and tenacity, but sorry, his talent was such that he never would have been just another tennis player. Ever.
I loved his baby steps walk
What a great clip. thanks so much for uploading and sharing!
This clip is horrible
This vid clip is great. Masterpiece.
I cried back in the day when Aggisi finally won on grass.
Me too.
Agassi's emotional speech after winning the 1999 French Open is still one of the most moving sports moments that I've ever witnessed. It was so unexpected and so satisfying to watch Agassi resurrect his career in 1999 and dominate the way that he did. Everyone thought he was finished in 1997 when he dropped out of the top 100. I cheered for McEnroe and Connors growing up, but I've never cheered for any tennis player the way that I did for Agassi. Tennis just isn't the same without him.
Wonderful comment. Couldnt say it any better.
The shot at the 0:08 mark, showing a shirtless Agassi and his coach- both tanned, reminded this Las Vegas native (b 1955) of the tennis craze that hit this town just when Agassi was born (1970). The colossal matches at the Caesars indoor Tennis Pavilion, were off the charts. Fun, sun (and shirtless of course) in 70's Las Vegas. (how nice to see this shot, without someone staring at their hand held device, but rather concentrating on the subject matter, with eye contact)
Great era in tennis.
We need to remind ourselves that Agassi and Sampras was the big stage, but wasn’t the only showdown. They were very coachable players, and at times it was like their coaches were opposing generals in war. Joe Brande vs Nick Bolletieri, Brad Gilbert vs Tim Gullickson, Brad Gilbert vs Paul Annacone, and Darren Cahill vs Paul Annacone. I know it sounds cheesy, but without these good coaches, I doubt these players would’ve been as good as they were.
I came here for the VHS tape hiss.
Amazing athlete
I got his autograph at a Bradenton McDonalds on a tray mat in the early 90’s via my mother the assistant manager on duty. Andre liked Big Macs in those days
Agassi à révolutionné le tennis revers à deux mains équipements Nike le meilleur
C'MON Who's Really Better Than Andre Agassi????
How could every single sports reporter get Agassi so completely wrong? They all fell for his act - which was exactly what he wanted. And the more they thought they knew him, the less they actually did. It was like he was hiding in plain sight all that time.
The media was pretty harsh on Agassi at times, unfairly so. How many young guys in their 20s have their shit totally together? Very few. It's not like Agassi ever abused women or anything like that, like a lot of NFL, NBA, and MLB players have done. I never liked how the overly serious and patronizing Mike Lupica always used to put Agassi down. What a little slime ball he was.
@@jameshutchinson568 Lupica was a douche.
Time flies.
Felt like yesterday.
Stay cheesey my friends.
I miss American tennis greatness. Connors and McEnroe in the 70's and early 80's. Sampras, Agassi, Courier and Chang in the late 80's, 90's and early 2000's. US men haven't had a legit champion in 20 years...
Dude that 7-11 commercial at 11:19 right after a dramatic part has me dying! ROFL
The Sampras, Agassi, Jim Courier era was the best Tennis Era in my opinion. I don't follow tennis any more - not the same.
CORRIER ET AGASSI 2 GRANDS
After Agassi's bald haircut, at around 16:00 minutes, he looks like the present Manchester City's football manager.
guardiola and andre = genious
@@aplitechopiniao956 my fav tennis player & my fav soccer coach lol
I want a best friend like Perry Rogers!
One of the most flamboyant tennis players!
I strongly suggest reading his book "Open" if you haven't already. He didn't fall 150 spots in the rankings because of Burger King...
But Burger King sells it, in a way.
This was when journalism was real!
Guy throws his match coz his wig was falling off. Epic🤣
Agassi vs. Brian Macphie at a challenger. lol Those guys must have been surprised to see him in that draw.
True. Hell of a cool thing to tell your grandkids though, huh?
4:00 is so interesting after reading his book. 11:00 is absolutely hilarious too lol.
How come these aren't in Espn+ ?
🙏👍🌹
As punishment for his Tina Turner hair he was given the shine
Djokovic should keep Agassi for his coaching team.
The AGMAN.
Everyone here after his book
Rosewall, Connors and Agassi all lost to one another and span 56 years of top level pro tennis... There must be something about being shorter after all :)
dick
add Federer and that spans something like 70 years
David Lee Roth, plays tennis?
A A my idol
I remember when his serve motion was very simple for a while and everyone was left to guess what was wrong with, shoulder, back....... This doesn't touch on the drug use at all and he even admits to it in his documentary( book ). It would be interesting to see the 2 timelines match up. The end of his career was kind of sad due to he could still play at a high level, but his back was given out on him. Capriati didn't have the length of career of agassi but I think her comeback is the greatest ever in sports. But once I read up on bad his drug use got, I might have to change my vote.
Capriati's comeback is the greatest ever in sports??? Dude, that is highly irrational. Alex Smith coming back from a near death experience to be a NFL QB again is WAY more impressive than the dimwit Capriati's comeback.
@@jameshutchinson568 Why does she have to be a dimwit? Thats so unnecessary.
@@chocolatetownforever7537 I just don't like Capriati as a person. If she was black with all of her drug problems, the lily white tennis media would have absolutely destroyed her. I also remember the U.S. Open match against Serena Williams back in 2003 or 2004 when Williams hit a ball that was obviously in and the chair umpire overruled it. It was literally the worst line call in the history of tennis, I'm sure you can find it on UA-cam. Capriati should have been a good sport and given Williams the point. She knew the ball was in and so did everyone in the stadium. And even after the match Capriati was very bitchy about the line call.
@@jameshutchinson568 Ugh. Im so sick of the lame line, "If she was black..."
Are you black? What the hell does race have to do with this?
As far as bad calls go, theres literally THOUSANDS of calls that were every bit as bad as that call, and almost NOBODY ever gives the other player the point. It doesnt work that way. Im sure theres a hundred or so that Serena knew were out in her career, and she didnt offer the point to her opponent, and its fine, because thats not her job to.
Get off the BS race baiting. Not everything in this world is about race.
Just like me men.
Only 3.... John, Bjon and him.
... My favorite of all time... After Aggasi... Stop... That's it.
I was so happy when he beat that big dope Ivanisevic
I'm going to grow my hair into Agassi's early nineties style in his honour.
Just do what he did, get a wig.
Dont forget the Nike Air Challenge Court outfits and shoes as well. I have them, and will give them to you.
It's pretty amazing to see how his maturity in life helped make him a more mature, and better, tennis player. Let that be a lesson to all you little shits out there. Get rid of the glam and get serious right from the start. You'll thank yourself when you're 35.
Facts
УХАХАХАХА!! СКАЗКИ 2001 ГОДА!!😝🍥😝
The man who hated tennis but played it anyways.
Andre Agassi is of Iranian descent. His father represented Iran in Olympics boxing
That's Wimbledon baby
She embrace you
Then chew you up and spit you out.
omg the 90s production style of this!±!!!...what the hell we're they thinking having that shading like that!!
Andre agassi = Joe eliot =Mel gibson.
Of course the women think him trying to be a good husband should be the top priority.
11:07 Proof that going bald can be a blessing in disguise.
Nick Kyrgios would benefit from Agassi as an advisor. I see many of the same themes at play
I'm a tennis pro and want has everything to do with it....when I was young I used to beat everyone with my athletic ability and never give up as soon as they thought they were up and had beat me I take it back and beat them that make em so mad when u go to 500 deuce point me I think its great battling back...something about not wanting to lose....I think someone once said is stronger then the will to win or disappointment of turmoil may be...PIECE
2:22..... doing a sense a little bitterness or jealousy from sis?
I thought he was a drug addict during his prime years but they failed to say much about it in this.
This was produced before he revealed that.
ESPN is so bad at producing these segments..
I think what is most remarkable about this story is nobody remembers Jim Courier, I actually forgot his name in the middle of writing this. The dude won 4 majors. MAJORS
Hell of a player, and he got EVERYTHING out of his talent he could. Courier was a solid junior player, but wasnt expected to have anywhere close to the career he ended up having. I have a ton of respect for Jim.
Unseeded!........ Unseeded!
Rather share foxhole with agassi
You're not a "Born Again Christian" just for a while. If you truly repent and are saved, then it's forever. If it was just a passing phase for Andre, then he was never a true Christian and he never repented in his heart.
Or he did but then realized it was bullshit and said nah fuck this I'm out.
Your comment is a form of what is called the "No True Scottsman" fallacy.
LT1HILLINGHOE Indeed. I hope he can find Jesus before it's too late.
@@serenaistheb.o.a.t Jesus has always been the best hide and seek player in history, it's really hard to find him.
@@benjaminpenaguin5484 it is not hard to find God=Lord Jesus Christ. We got to seek Him with our hearts and actually admitting it to Him.
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The only thing that matters is “image”, as Andre Agassi said in his famous Canon Camera commercials. So that means Andre Agassi, the man, doesn’t matter, really. I hope he has since repented for making money by filling America with such superficial crap.
They barely show highlights...what a fucen joke
Andre Agony and his hair today gone tomorrow. RIP you follicles.
Sampras 🤢
If what he says is true, that he played without underwear his entire career, then I must wonder how he did it. A guy not wearing underwear or at least a jock strap is like a dudette doing without a brassiere. Bouncing all over the place, especially if both were big in their respective departments. And with a guy, the problem would be compounded if he were well endowed.
STFU. You're so full of shit. Nobody is wearing underwear for support you moron.
nothing lasts forever, Agassi is now bald...all hair gone
He was balding during his career and wore a rug to cover it. And he discussed that in his book.
Nick Bollettieri never played tennis. He could even hit a tennis ball. Agassi was the classic pretty boy. Bottom line. However he lost all of his panache when his hair went south. All of it.