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Agassi shocked, saddened by Armstrong confession

Agassi shocked, saddened by Armstrong confession

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Andre Agassi was shocked and saddened by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's confession to using performance-enhancing drugs and the eight-times Grand Slam champion said tighter, more frequent dope testing procedures in tennis would be good for the sport.

Agassi, Venus romp into in semis

Agassi, Venus romp into in semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Germany's Phau downs Agassi

Germany's Phau downs Agassi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Andre Agassi slumped to a 7-5, 7-5 defeat against Bjorn Phau at the Dubai Open

Agassi set for 1000th match

Agassi set for 1000th match

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Coria ends Agassi's run

Coria ends Agassi's run

Rediff.com8 May 2005

Coria will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Masters.

Agassi says Nadal ahead of Federer as all-time best. Is he?

Agassi says Nadal ahead of Federer as all-time best. Is he?

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has picked Spaniard Rafael Nadal over Swiss maestro Roger Federer as the greatest tennis player ever, according to a newspaper report on Thursday.

Agassi brushes Bjorkman aside

Agassi brushes Bjorkman aside

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Agassi opens LA defence with determined win

Agassi opens LA defence with determined win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Agassi, who has not seen action since a third-round loss to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, is seeking a fifth title in Los Angeles.

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

VOTE: Agassi says Federer 'class above' Sampras. Do you agree?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tennis great Andre Agassi has said that seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is 'a class above' Pete Sampras and that Rafael Nadal could eventually be better than the Swiss.

Coria to meet Agassi

Coria to meet Agassi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Coria overcame compatriot Mariano Zabaleta in five sets to set up a French Open quarter-final with the US ace.\n\n

Agassi, Nadal pull out of Masters Cup

Agassi, Nadal pull out of Masters Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal pulled out of the season-ending Masters Cup on Monday

Serena, Agassi too good

Serena, Agassi too good

Rediff.com30 May 2003

The women's top seed won at love against Barbara Schett while Agassi beat Xavier Malisse at the French Open.

Agassi wins Cincinnati Masters

Agassi wins Cincinnati Masters

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Agassi still keen on mixed doubles with Graf

Agassi still keen on mixed doubles with Graf

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Andre Agassi hinted on Tuesday that he and wife Steffi Graf could team up in the mixed doubles at the Australian Open next year.

Agassi survives a scare

Agassi survives a scare

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

The Australian Open champion fought off a match-point to beat Vladimir Voltchkov and book his spot in the semi-finals of the San Jose Open.

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Andy Murray hinted that this could be his last season after he recorded his 500th hardcourt win with a 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

Agassi sees IPTL as welcome addition but not game-changer

Agassi sees IPTL as welcome addition but not game-changer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Andre Agassi predicted fans would warm to the IPTL once they fully understand its complex scoring system.

Djokovic names Agassi as coach after Rome defeat by Zverev

Djokovic names Agassi as coach after Rome defeat by Zverev

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Novak Djokovic confirmed he will be coached by Andre Agassi at the French Open after being humbled by German youngster Alexander Zverev in the final of the Italian Open on Sunday.

Tennis one of the cleanest sports: Agassi

Tennis one of the cleanest sports: Agassi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The world No. 4 said he is convinced the sports does not have a problem with doping.

Back pains force Agassi out

Back pains force Agassi out

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Chronic back pains forced the American crowd-favourite to withdraw from the next week's Cincinnati Masters, tournament officials said on Saturday.

Agassi drops set on way to win

Agassi drops set on way to win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The 33-year-old American, seeking his second Wimbledon title, beat stubborn British wildcard Jamie Delgado in the first round at Wimbledon.

Roddick, Agassi serve a meal

Roddick, Agassi serve a meal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick polished their culinary skills at the Dacor Taste Of Tennis party in New York

Agassi, Graf set for Paris love match

Agassi, Graf set for Paris love match

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Agassi said his wife agreed to play mixed doubles with him at the French Open if he wins his fourth Australian Open.

Agassi better than ever says coach Cahill

Agassi "better than ever" says coach Cahill

Rediff.com12 Jan 2003

The American has already sent a warning to Lleyton Hewitt, beating Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean 6-2, 6-3 to win the Kooyong Classic

Agassi returns for last hurrah

Agassi returns for last hurrah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Andre Agassi will begin an emotional farewell appearance at Wimbledon against little-known Serbian Boris Pashanski in the first round on Tuesday.

Agassi shows 'nude' image of wife Graf at auction

Agassi shows 'nude' image of wife Graf at auction

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Tennis legend Andre Agassi reportedly showed a 'nude' picture of his wife Steffi Graf on his mobile phone to the winning bidder at a charity auction in Taiwan.

Agassi may miss Australian Open

Agassi may miss Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The American former champion has decided to skip French Open in 2006

Agassi to return at Queen's

Agassi to return at Queen's

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Andre Agassi will return from a three-month absence to play at the Stella Artois grasscourt tournament in London

Agassi may buy Borg's trophies

Agassi may buy Borg's trophies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The American is attempting to put together a consortium to buy Bjorn Borg's five replica Wimbledon trophies.

Federer too good for Agassi

Federer too good for Agassi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

The Swiss top seed lived up to his billing as the world's best player to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open.

No regrets, Agassi wrote tell-all for his kids

No regrets, Agassi wrote tell-all for his kids

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Andre Agassi said he has no regrets about baring his life in his recently published memoirs and his use of crystal meth despite criticism from the tennis community, adding that his wife Steffi Graf is proud of him.

Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money

Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Marat Safin has come up with an instant remedy to help Andre Agassi clear his conscience after his admission that he lied about using drugs - hand back the millions of dollars he made in prize money.

Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock

Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Eight-times Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi left the tennis world in a state of shock on Wednesday when he admitted using the recreational drug crystal meth and lying to men's governing body the ATP to escape a ban.

Agassi makes himself available for Davis Cup clash

Agassi makes himself available for Davis Cup clash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The 35-year-old eight-times Grand Slam champion said he'll be available for the United States' tie against Chile next month.

Drugs cheats cannot prosper: Agassi

Drugs cheats cannot prosper: Agassi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Roddick, Agassi advance in Rome

Roddick, Agassi advance in Rome

Rediff.com3 May 2005