Buy Open: An Autobiography by Agassi Andre (Paperback)  | Released: 08-Jan-10

Andre Agassi never had a choice. From the time he was a little boy, his father had one plan—turn him into a tennis champion, whether he wanted it or not. Hours of brutal training, thousands of balls hit every day, no room for anything else. By the time he was a teenager, Agassi was a rising star, but instead of feeling proud, he felt lost.

Winning wasn’t the problem—he did plenty of that. The problem was everything that came with it. The pressure, the expectations, the cameras, the endless grind. He became famous, rebellious, and at times, self-destructive. His battles weren’t just against opponents on the court but against the life he never truly chose. The world saw him as a champion, but inside, he was struggling.

In Open, Agassi finally tells his story the way it happened—the wins, the failures, the moments he wanted to quit, and the fight to find meaning beyond tennis. It’s not just about sports. It’s about identity, purpose, and what happens when you spend your life chasing something that was never really yours to begin with. If you like these kinds of books then explore our general section for it.