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Open: An Autobiography

by Andre Agassi (2009)

About this book

From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, comes an unforgettable memoir about the costs of greatness. He reveals a life dominated by a tyrannical father, crippling self-doubt, rebellion, and his deep secret hatred for the game he conquered.

Setting / LocationLas Vegas & Global Grand Slams
Story Era1970s to 2000s Tennis Era
Protagonist / CoreAndre Agassi

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