Andre Agassi, the former Wimbledon champion, is set to feature prominently in the BBC's coverage of the 2026 Championships. The 56-year-old American, who won his first Wimbledon title in 1992, made his debut as a pundit for the broadcaster last year and will return for the climax of this year's event. He joins a star-studded line-up that includes 2014 women's singles runner-up Eugenie Bouchard for the first time.
Private Wedding with Only Four Guests
Agassi's personal life has been notably low-key. After divorcing actress Brooke Shields in 1999, he married seven-time Wimbledon champion Steffi Graf in 2001. The ceremony was exceptionally private, with just four people in attendance: the couple and their respective mothers. They opted against a glitzy affair, reflecting their desire for privacy.
Family Life and Children's Pursuits
Agassi and Graf have two children: son Jaden and daughter Jaz, both now adults. Jaden has pursued baseball at the University of Southern California, telling WKBN in 2024: “Agassi is a very tennis last name, of course. The goal is to try to make it a baseball one.” Jaz has taken up dance and horseback riding. The family has kept a low public profile, with the children making only occasional appearances.
Post-Retirement Career and Coaching
Agassi retired from professional tennis after the 2006 US Open. Since then, he has played exhibition matches and ventured into coaching. He had a short-lived stint coaching Novak Djokovic from 2017 to 2018. More recently, he led Team World to victory over Team Europe at the 2025 Laver Cup, with his team winning 15-9. Taylor Fritz and Alex De Minaur were standout performers in that triumph.
Investment in Pickleball
Away from tennis, Agassi has developed a passion for pickleball, a racquet sport that has gained popularity. He and Graf have been seen playing the sport. Agassi is a major investor in Ballers, a start-up that develops sports and entertainment venues across the United States with a focus on pickleball and padel. The company raised $20 million (£15.2 million) in a Series A funding round, with fellow tennis stars Sloane Stephens and Kim Clijsters also investing. Agassi has dismissed concerns that pickleball threatens tennis, stating in 2024: “I love watching pickleball, but only until I get to that point of wanting to go play it. I’ve seen pickleball save so many tennis clubs because people come and play. This sport translates culture, it breaks down cultural barriers. It’s people, it’s community, anybody can play it.”
