Tennis couple Andre Agassi and his wife Steffi Graf have amassed a combined total of 30 Grand Slam singles titles between them in their careers. Agassi won eight, while his better half won twenty-two. However, Agassi recently revealed a playful side to their trophy cabinet. Andre Agassi, in a lighthearted moment, jokingly contemplated how he might accumulate more major trophies, even at the expense of his wife.
Agassi humorously proposed that if he and Graf were ever to part ways, he could claim 50% of her Grand Slam titles. It seems that the only thing the eight-time Grand Slam champion desired was a fair share of his wife’s Major titles. In a witty twist, he also directed a jest toward the current world number one, Novak Djokovic.
During a conversation about marriage with Steffi Graf, Agassi humorously asserted that he had earned the right to her titles, suggesting that they would be rightfully his in the event of a separation. On the funny side of it, one tennis fan even pointed out Agassi’s below-par math skills and took to social media site X.
Andre Agassi:
“Let’s be on the record, if she (Steffi Graf) ever leaves me, I get half her Slams, right? that must be around 29, so I think Novak has a long way to go.”8+11=19
Poor Andre.https://t.co/N0JfRa32eC via @es_sportsnews— C Kristjánsdóttir ●🐊 (@CristinaNcl) November 9, 2023
The fan highlighted what Agassi said in a podcast show: “Let’s be on the record if she (Steffi Graf) ever leaves me, I get half her Slams, right? That must be around 29, so I think Novak has a long way to go.” The fan playfully poked fun at Agassi’s arithmetic and further added by saying, “8+11=19; Poor Andre,” who would still not be able to cross Novak’s no. of 24.
No, she then gets half of his, too. https://t.co/Ah6qN7mzCu
— Monika Mayday (@marijasimic77) November 9, 2023
In a light-hearted exchange, another fan humorously imagined the situation from Steffi Graf’s perspective, suggesting, “No, she then gets half of his, too.” The witty comments from fans added to the jovial atmosphere surrounding Agassi’s playful remarks. Agassi married happily to Graf for over two decades and used their Grand Slam titles as a playful banter directed at his wife and even Djokovic!
Tennis couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf will be seen as a pair on court in Pickleball Slam 2
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf continue to share a bond not only in their personal lives but also on the court. The coming of Pickleball Slam 2 early next year promises an exciting showdown as Agassi and Graf, an iconic tennis couple, prepare to face another formidable duo of legends, Agassi’s former rival, John McEnroe, and the Russian tennis sensation, Maria Sharapova. This slam has a whopping $1 million in prize money.
In a lighthearted manner, Agassi hinted at the complexities that can arise when sharing the court with one’s spouse, stating, “I have been playing it with my wife too, which, by the way, can either add a great deal to your relationship or it can ruin it. So you gotta be careful with that one.” Despite the potential drawbacks, the tennis legend is eagerly anticipating their team’s venture into the upcoming Pickleball Slam 2.
#slamthrowbacks | Stefanie Graf joins the @espn broadcast teasing a potential return to the court. Who knew that in less than a year she’d be playing with her husband in Pickleball Slam 2! pic.twitter.com/oUgiUyr5g3
— The Pickleball Slam (@pickleballslam) September 26, 2023
Pickleball as a sport is rapidly gaining popularity in the USA, and many tennis legends have shown interest in playing the sport. The first edition of Pickleball Slam saw tennis legends like Agassi and McEnroe team up with Andy Roddick and Michael Chang in the men’s doubles event. The second edition of this historic event is scheduled for February 2024 at the prestigious Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.