Open

Born in 1970, Andre Agassi, the central figure and author of Open, is a former professional tennis champion. He was once ranked first in the world, and his career spanned more than 20 years. He was the first man to win all four major tennis tournaments on three surfaces (hard court, clay, and grass). His achievements include the coveted Golden Slam of tennis, which means winning each of the four Grand Slams and an Olympic Gold medal. On July 9, 2011, Agassi was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Through his introspective narrative, Agassi offers an intimate look into his life. A deeply complex individual, his life and tennis career were marked by internal conflicts, personal struggles, and eventual fulfillment. The memoir provides a raw and honest depiction of his experiences, thematically depicting The Journey of Self-Discovery and Authenticity he experienced as he evolved both as an athlete and as an individual.

Agassi’s demanding father, Mike Agassi, dominated his early life. Mike’s obsession with making his son a tennis champion shaped Andre during his formative years. The grueling training regimen to which his father subjected him instilled in Andre a hatred of tennis.