Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf once made two life promises that changed everything in their marriage

Andre Agassi once shared two very important promises he made to his wife Steffi Graf after he stopped playing tennis. He said these promises helped him stay safe and happy in his life after tennis.

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf got married in 2001. They had their son Jaden in the same year and their daughter Jaz in 2003. Andre Agassi retired from tennis in 2006 with eight Grand Slam wins. After that, he stayed home more and focused on raising his children with Steffi Graf.But in 2024, when both kids were older and living their own lives, Andre Agassi slowly came back to the tennis world. He went to the Australian Open and gave the men’s trophy on court.

Fans loved it when he kissed Steffi Graf’s champion picture in Melbourne. He later went to the US Open and handed the trophy to men’s winner Jannik Sinner.During the US Open, Andre Agassi told The Athletic that he went back to tennis only after making two promises to Steffi Graf. He promised he would not be “too busy,” and he would not be “too bored,” because he said both things made him “dangerous.” He wanted balance, and Steffi Graf wanted that too.

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf in pickleball and why they never play against each other

Andre Agassi also found a new love for pickleball. He played in the Pickleball Slam in 2024 and 2025 with Steffi Graf. They won both times and took home $1 million each time. They were very happy playing together, but they never play against each other. In an interview with Us Weekly, Andre Agassi said they refuse to face each other because their level goes down when they become rivals. He said Steffi Graf plays worse, he plays worse, and they “spiral downward.”

But when they play together, they lift each other up.Andre Agassi also said that pickleball helps them bond with their big family. Tennis feels “scary” for new players, but pickleball is simple and fun for everyone. When family members visit, they can join the game easily. Andre Agassi said pickleball is a “great outlet” for him and Steffi Graf to stay fit as they get older. It keeps them active without stress, and they enjoy the time together.Also Read: Jannik Sinner And Laila Hasanovic Combined Net Worth In 2025: Tennis Star And Model Girlfriend Earnings, Ventures, Career And MoreToday, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf enjoy a quiet, happy life with tennis, pickleball, and family time. They stay close, stay active, and stay true to the two promises that keep their life calm and safe.