Andre Agassi recently disclosed that Andy Roddick accused him of being disloyal when the 53-year-old opted for his wife, Steffi Graf, as his partner for Pickleball Slam 2.
The inaugural Pickleball Slam took place in April 2023, showcasing tennis icons such as Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, and Michael Chang vying for the lucrative $1 million prize. This prestigious event is meticulously arranged by Horizon Sports & Experiences.
A conversation shared on the official X tournament (formerly known as Twitter) account showcased Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf discussing the newest iteration of the competition. Roddick accused Agassi of cheating, attributing the accusations to Agassi’s selection of his wife as his partner for the tournament, as revealed by Agassi. Interestingly, in the prior Pickleball Slam edition, Roddick and Agassi had teamed up as partners.
“Andy already messaged me that he feels like I’m cheating on him. Like Bringing another partner to the court. I came into my wife’s defense and said how can I cheat on you with my wife it’s not really cheating,” Agassi said.
Agassi praised Roddick as an excellent collaborator during the previous year’s event. Emphasizing the 41-year-old’s commitment to maintaining peak fitness, Agassi expressed a strong determination to explore opportunities for their collaborative return to the action.
“He was so awesome to play with, he’s gotta get back into the mace. He’s been keeping up the game too. I’m gonna get on him for definite ways for us to get back in a competitive environment,” Agassi said.
@andyroddick really thought he was @AndreAgassi's one and only 😂💍 pic.twitter.com/6jv8zc0BGN
— The Pickleball Slam (@pickleballslam) December 25, 2023
Pickleball Slam 2 is scheduled for February 2024, showcasing an exciting match between Agassi and Steffi Graf versus John McEnroe and renowned Russian tennis sensation Maria Sharapova.
In the most recent installment of the competition, Agassi and Roddick secured a triumphant 3-1 victory over John McEnroe and Michael Chang, clinching the coveted $1 million prize.
Exploring the Professional Journeys of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick: An Insider’s Glimpse
Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick both achieved significant success in their professional careers on the ATP Tour.
Andre Agassi embarked on his professional tennis journey in 1986 and concluded his illustrious career in 2006. Over the span of two decades, he remarkably claimed the top spot on the ATP rankings for a combined duration of 101 weeks. Agassi achieved an impressive tally of 60 singles titles throughout his ATP tour, which notably included eight Grand Slam victories. Additionally, he clinched the coveted Olympic gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Andy Roddick, conversely, occupied the top spot in the world rankings for a duration of 13 weeks. Presently, he stands as the most recent male player to secure victory at the US Open, accomplishing this milestone in 2003 when he defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero from Spain in New York.
Roddick achieved success by making it to four additional major finals, such as Wimbledon in 2004, 2005, and 2009, as well as the US Open in 2006. Over the course of his career, he amassed a grand total of 32 singles titles, showcasing his impressive prowess on the tennis court.