Open: An Autobiography

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Open: An Autobiography
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The front cover of Open
Author Andre Agassi
LanguageEnglish
Genre Autobiography
Publisher HarperCollins [1]
Publication date
November 9, 2009
Publication placeUnited States
Pages404
ISBN 9780307388407
OCLC 1058108646

Open: An Autobiography is a memoir written by former professional tennis player Andre Agassi with assistance from J. R. Moehringer [2] published on November 9, 2009.

Contents

Throughout the book, Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, [3] details his challenging childhood under the supervision of a demanding father and prolonged struggles with the physical and psychological tolls of professional tennis. [4]

Reception

Despite controversy surrounding Agassi's admission to using methamphetamine in 1997, [5] [6] the book reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list [7] and was met with critical acclaim, [8] [9] [10] with New York Times writer Sam Tanenhaus claiming that Open "is not just a first-rate sports memoir but a genuine bildungsroman, darkly funny yet also anguished and soulful". [11]

The book also served as an inspiration for the 2024 film Challengers .

Summary

The memoir explores Agassi's journey from a financially disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a successful tennis player. It details his relationship with his father, who was strict and demanding, and his often passive mother, as well as his intense training regimen, which he initially resented. The book also highlights his personal struggles and the impact of significant relationships, particularly with actress Brooke Shields and fellow tennis player Steffi Graf, as well as the transformative experience of fatherhood.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Open: An Autobiography, Kindle Edition" Amazon. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Agassi Basks in His Own Spotlight" by Janet Malin New York Times November 8, 2009. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Bio:Andre Agassi". Biography Channel. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Open: An Autobiography, Description" Google Books. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Federer e Agassi "Scioccato e deluso"" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2010-04-16. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
  6. ↑ "Marat Safin tells Andre Agassi to relinquish titles after drug admission". The Guardian. London. November 10, 2009.
  7. ↑ Schuessler, Jennifer (November 29, 2009). "Hardcover Nonfiction". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
  8. ↑ "Jacket Copy". Los Angeles Times. November 20, 2009.
  9. ↑ Simon Briggs (March 12, 2010). "Andre Agassi's 'Open' wins at the British Sports Book Awards. Pity about the gloopy speech". The Daily Telegraph . London. Archived from the original on February 2, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  10. ↑ Wilson, Paul (March 7, 2018). "The 30 Best Sports Books Ever Written". Esquire. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Andre Agassi's Hate of the Game" New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2020.


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