One of the most famous players in the history of tennis, Andre Agassi first made headlines for his flamboyant rebellious on-court style and backed up the hype with great performances. As an older player, Agassi mounted a career comeback for the ages, sporting a much different bald-headed look. Whichever era is looked at, Agassi is one of the most passionate performers in the history of tennis.
60 Minutes: Andre Agassi tells Katie Couric about his Meth Use
Publ.Date : Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:27:03 GMTKatie Couric, the American broadcaster who did so much expert work during the dismantling of Sarah Palin a year ago, has done a more sympathetic job on Andre Agassi and can reveal the reason that Agassi unloaded the “crystal meth” confessions in his new autobiography, serialised exclusively in The Times , was apparently not to sell copies of his book but to help other people.
Publ.Date : Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:23:49 GMTNEW YORK - Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling "60 Minutes" he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997.
Publ.Date : Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:51:16 GMT
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Andre won the Australian Open in 1995, which was his first time ever competing in it. It also marked his first and only victory over Pete Sampras in a Grand Slam singles final.
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