Andre Agassi Ordre des livres (chronologique)

De Andre Agassi, uno de los atletas más queridos de la historia y uno de los hombres más talentosos que pisaron una cancha de tenis, una autobiografía hermosa e inquietante

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Agassi déteste le tennis. Pourtant, vingt ans durant, il s'est battu, il a gagné souvent, échoué parfois. Et l'engouement du public pour l'athlète doit beaucoup à l'homme qu'il est, son charisme et sa force, sa vérité. Le "kid de Las Vegas" se livre sans concession : il nous parle de son père tyrannique, du chaos punk des années 1980, de ses mensonges, de son couple, de sa fondation pour les enfants défavorisés. C'est un parcours extraordinaire qui se dessine là : celui d'un homme qui a choisi d'utiliser son succès pour changer le monde.

This updated biography of Andre Agassi explores the complexities behind his famous quote, "Image is everything." Despite his flamboyant style—complete with designer stubble, a distinctive hairstyle, and eye-catching outfits—the Las Vegas native was initially perceived as a loser. This changed dramatically when he became Wimbledon Champion in 1992, transforming public perception. From a young age, Agassi showed immense talent; he was using a table-tennis bat to hit balloons as a baby, practicing with tennis legends by age four, and winning tournaments by age seven, all while navigating a challenging family dynamic with a father who was a former Olympic boxer. As a teenager, Agassi rebelled against convention, dropping out of school at 13 and engaging in risky behaviors like drinking and smoking. His on-court demeanor was equally controversial, marked by cursing and racket-smashing as he resisted the strict discipline of Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy. Turning professional at 16, he quickly rose to prominence, reaching the world’s third rank by 18, while facing accusations of gamesmanship from peers. To maintain distance from outsiders, he surrounded himself with a close-knit entourage, including his brother and trainer. Despite earning millions without a major title, Agassi's fortunes changed when he defeated Goran Ivanisevic to claim the Wimbledon men's singles title in just his 13th grass court match.