Doubling Up APBelarus's Natasha Zvereva (left) and American Gigi Fernandez paired for 14 Grand Slam doubles titles.Looking for a way into the International Tennis Hall of Fame? This year, the route seems to be paved for doubles pairings, writes SI.com's Jon Wertheim. Share your vote. Nov 12, 2009
Andre Agassi has come in for some harsh criticism -- by his own doing. Rafael Nadal still has a chance to unseat Roger Federer as year-end No. 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Former No. 1 Safin ends career with loss in Paris Nov 12, 2009
The 29-year-old Safin first made headlines in 1998 when he reached the fourth round at the French Open with victories over Andre Agassi and Gustavo Kuerten. He won his first ATP title the year after, and claimed his first major at the 2000 U.S Open with a victory over Pete Sampras in the final. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Newk's grand slam: Nov 12, 2009
Among the piles of hate mail Andre Agassi might receive for revealing he took drugs and threw a match during his tennis career, at least one envelope bearing an Australian postage stamp will contain a note bearing a kinder tone. "I've actually been thinking about writing him a letter," ' said Australian tennis great John Newcombe. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Safin rips into Agassi Nov 11, 2009
PARIS -- Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis titles back after confessing he tested positive for a banned substance during his career and lied about it to the ATP. ... Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis titles back after confessing he tested positive for a banned substance during his career and lied about it to the ATP.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Safin: Agassi should return titles after admission Nov 11, 2009
Marat Safin says Andre Agassi should return titles afteradmission - Tennis - SI.com ... Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin says Andre Agassi should give his titles back ... PARIS (AP) -- Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin says Andre Agassi should give his titles back after confessing in his autobiography that he tested positive for a banned substance during his career and lied about it to the ATP.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Names & Faces Nov 11, 2009
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* Davydenko advances in Paris, closer to London Nov 11, 2009
Marat Safin has come up with an instant remedy to help Andre Agassi clear his conscience after his admission that he lied about using drugs X hand back the millions of dollars he made in prize money. Safin also suggested Agassi might want to consider forfeiting all the titles he won during his long and celebrated career if he was serious about coming clean. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Owner won't panic Nov 11, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former No. 1 Marat Safin says Andre Agassi should give titles back after drug revelation Nov 10, 2009
PARIS (AP) Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis titles back after confessing he tested positive for a ba 00004000 nned substance during his career and lied about it to the ATP.. Agassi admitted in his autobiography "Open" that he used crystal meth in 1997 and failed a drug test, a result he says was thrown out after he lied by saying he "unwittingly" took the substance. (FOX61, CT)
Andre Agassi Discusses New Book Nov 10, 2009
Las Vegas tennis ace Andre Agassi hasn't kept quite about his past in his new book titled Open, An Autobiography ... He plans to keep moving forward with his school and fundraising events to keep Andre Agassi Prep thriving. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Safin says Agassi should give titles, money back Nov 10, 2009
Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis titles back after confessing he tested positive for a banned substance during his career and lied about it to the ATP.. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
REACTION: 'The game held him ransom' Nov 10, 2009
Brad Gilbert coached Andre Agassi from 1994 to 2002. "A lot of players are tortured about something," Gilbert says of Agassi. (USA Today -- Life)
AP Interview: Andre Agassi says he 'spent many years angry and disappointed at myself' Nov 9, 2009
AP Interview: Andre Agassi says he 'spent many years angry and disappointed at myself ... It turns out Andre Agassi was lying all along. (FOX61, CT)
Kauai Komedy for Sunday, November 8, 2009 (268) Nov 9, 2009
Crystal Meth: In his upcoming autobiography, eight-time Grand Slam tennis champion Andre Agassi admits he used crystal meth for a year around 1997. Agassi added that because of his success on the tennis court, he was able to afford the more expensive Waterford Crystal Meth. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
I was never doped up on court: Agassi Nov 9, 2009
In his first published newspaper interview since admitting he took the drug crystal meth, Andre Agassi talks to Michael Donaldson about the revelations in his autobiography, Open. Regrets former tennis star Andre Agassi has admitted to taking crystal meth during his career, but denies he was ever under the influence of the drug while playing ... Video Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains the admission he used crystal meth in 1997. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lies Agassi 'can't live with' Nov 9, 2009
It turns out Andre Agassi was lying all along ... Agassi's book reveals lies he 'can't live with' Articles (11-08) 17:37 PST , (AP) -- It turns out Andre Agassi was lying all along. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Agassi says book is atonement for past actions Nov 9, 2009
It turns out Andre Agassi was lying all along. To fans. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Agassi Reveals Lies He 'Can't Live With' Nov 9, 2009
Andre Agassi Used Meth 'A Lot' In 1997 ... It turns out Andre Agassi was lying all along. (Click2Houston, TX)
Agassi pleads for understanding Nov 7, 2009
NEW YORK: Andre Agassi has pleaded for compassion from critics over his taking of crystal methamphetamine, saying he ''needed help'' to fight depression in 1997 ... Andre Agassi to reveal he used crystal meth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Agassi asks for compassion, not condemnation Nov 7, 2009
Andre Agassi, mired in controversy after admitting to using crystal meth, pleaded for compassion from his critics in a television interview that will be broadcast tomorrow in the US.. During the 60 Minutes interview, excerpts of which were made public on Thursday, Agassi discussed his explosive autobiography Open in which he admitted to using the recreational drug and his battles with depression. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The last of the Aussie bonfires Nov 7, 2009
The Andre Agassi memoir that has been making so many headlines and received so much criticism ... I imagine millions of spectators move closer to their TV sets, their eyes widening and, in dozens of dialects and languages, ask how Andre Agassi's hair has fallen from his head. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
C'mon Bart, where's the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll? Nov 7, 2009
As he did as a tennis player and, later, a generous benefactor, Andre Agassi has set the confessional autobiography bar to meteoric heights with his tell-bloody-well-everything effort Open. I am loath to make judgment on Agassi's work, having read only the very limited newspaper excerpts and extracted quotes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Andre Agassi: The man, the meth Nov 7, 2009
With his latest revelations, the world is asking: who is the real Andre Agassi ... As his autobiography Open written with Pulitzerwinning writer JR Moehringer will testify, Andre Agassi is all that and more ... From brash rebel to Zen-like elder statesman, Andre Agassi is a man of a million faces. (India Times, India)
Comment backfires as dicky knees, fingers, hammies take toll Nov 7, 2009
Now, Andre Agassi has alleged that his father, Mike, supplied amphetamines to him before a match in a tournament in Chicago (''Agassi says father gave him speed before match,'' Herald, November 2). Why do famous sportspersons need to blame someone else for blatant indiscretions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Agassi pleads compassion Nov 7, 2009
Andre Agassi has pleaded for compassion from critics over his taking of crystal methamphetamine, saying he "needed help" to fight depression in 1997. CBS released excerpts from Agassi's interview in the "60 Minutes" programme on Thursday with the entire story to be aired Sunday night regarding his admission of taking methamphetamine in an upcoming memoir as well as other aspects of his life and career. (iAfrica.com)
What they said Nov 7, 2009
Andre Agassi is his autobiography, Open: ''I play tennis for a living even though I hate tennis, hate it with a dark and secret passion and always have. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Are Blue Jackets on thin ice in Ohio? Nov 6, 2009
tennis Agassi asks his critics for compassion Andre Agassi is responding to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling 60 Minutes he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997. Discussing his new autobiography, Agassi became emotional when reacting to comments by Martina Navratilova, who compared him to Roger Clemens. (Boston Globe)
Agassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes' Nov 6, 2009
NEW YORK -- Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling "60 Minutes" he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997 ... Andre Agassi's midcareer crisis illustrated his flaws. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Andre Agassi: "I Needed Help" Nov 6, 2009
Andre Agassi, speaking with correspondent Katie Couric ... (CBS) Andre Agassi responds to critics of his drug use with a plea for compassion, telling Katie Couric that he "needed help" when he used methamphetamine while feeling depressed in 1997. (CBS News)
Agassi seeks compassion in TV interview Nov 6, 2009
Former tennis champion Andre Agassi salutes the crowd during the opening ceremony at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2009 ... NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Andre Agassi pleaded for compassion in a TV interview in response to criticism of his crystal meth use while depressed in 1997. (Xinhuanet, China)
Why do we keep pulling for cheaters and drug users? Nov 5, 2009
So Andre Agassi was a meth head. Gotta admit I didn't see that one coming. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
FrankDefordViewpoint Ex-referee Tim Donaghy's book raises some troubling questions. Nov 5, 2009
And Andre Agassi admitted that he was detected taking crystal meth in drug tests, but was graciously let off by tennis officials when he simply, baldly, lied. Look, I'm no conspiracy theorist, but the evidence builds: big money sports will do all they can to protect themselves and their stars. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag The most compelling part of Andre Agassi's book, more mail. Nov 5, 2009
Andre Agassi's anecdotes shine brightest in new autobiography - Jon Wertheim - SI.com ... Andre Agassi's revealing autobiography is can't-put-down good ... Andre Agassi admitted that his wig was falling off at the 1990 French Open final -- one of several revealing anecdotes from his book. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
WADA asks for Agassi to be investigated over crystal meth admission Nov 4, 2009
LONDON: The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked tennis to investigate Andre Agassi's admission that he took crystal meth in 1997 ... Andre Agassi to reveal he used crystal meth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
People: Ailing Elton John Cancels Concerts Nov 3, 2009
ANDRE AGASSI: MY SECRET LIFE. Love, Lies al Meth. (Time.com)
Serena sets single-season prize money mark Nov 3, 2009
Serena Williams sets single-season prize money mark with $6. Updated: November 2, 2009, 4:08 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Play for the love of the game Nov 3, 2009
This past week former tennis superstar Andre Agassi announced the release of his autobiography titled "Open: An Autobiography," in which he reveals many surprises about his past. Topping the list of shockers is his admission of lying to the ATP tour after testing positive for crystal meth in 1997. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
* Anti-doping agency says Agassi case is not a dead issue Nov 3, 2009
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) wants to investigate whether any charges can be brought against Andre Agassi following his admission that he lied after taking crystal meth in 1997 and failing a drugs test. Agassis revelations in extracts of his autobiography Open, published last week, stunned the tennis world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
WADA writes to ATP over Agassi drug admission Nov 3, 2009
WADA writes to ATP over Andre Agassi drug admission - Tennis - SI.com ... WADA has asked ATP to look into Andre Agassi's drug admissions ... LONDON (AP) -- The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked tennis to investigate Andre Agassi's admission that he took crystal meth in 1997. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Chad Ochocinco vs. Andre Agassi Nov 3, 2009
Chad Ochocinco vs. Andre Agassi: Tale of the Tape - Extra Mustard - SI.com. Pop Culture Meets Sports Culture on Extra Mustard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
JonWertheimInside Tennis The real reason behind Andre Agassi's admission of drug use. Nov 3, 2009
What motivated Andre Agassi to reveal crystal meth use ... Andre Agassi's autobiography is filled with brutal candor ... We'll start with the obvious: Andre Agassi's bombshell revelation that he dabbled in crystal meth in 1997. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Now, Agassi says his father gave him illegal drug Nov 2, 2009
LONDON: Andre Agassi says in an excerpt from his soon-to-be-released autobiography that he swallowed a pill given to him by his father - apparently when he was a junior player - that he believes could have been the illegal drug Speed. In the latest passage revealed from the book Open, which was published Thursday in the German newspaper Bild, the eight-time Grand Slam champion says his father gave him an unidentified little white pill and he took it. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Agassi says father gave him speed before match Nov 2, 2009
A SEQUEL to Andre Agassi's explosive drugs revelation has emerged in a second extract from his coming book, with the suggestion that his father, Mike, supplied amphetamines to Agassi before a match in a tournament in Chicago ... The suggestion is the substance was speed and Andre Agassi played while under its influence ... Andre Agassi to reveal he used crystal meth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Willie free to take the week/year off Nov 2, 2009
Former tennis star Andre Agassi has admitted the mullet he sported in the 1990s was actually a wig, in extracts from his autobiography. Agassi said he wore a hairpiece held together with pins in his first grand slam final, at the 1990 French Open, and blamed his concerns that it would fall apart for his loss to Andres Gomez. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Agassi: Dad gave him what he believes is speed Nov 2, 2009
Andre Agassi says he took what he believes to be speed - Tennis - SI.com ... In his autobiography, Andre Agassi says his dad gave a pill be believes was speed ... In the latest passage from the autobiography 'Open,' Andre Agassi says he father gave him an unidentified white pill. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Agassi admits lion mane was a wig Nov 2, 2009
LONDON: Former tennis star Andre Agassi has admitted the lion mane-style hairstyle he sported during the 1990s was actually a wig, in extracts from his autobiography published in British newspapers on Saturday ... Vanishing act: A combo image of Andre Agassi at the French Open finals on June 9, 1991 and four years later during a third-round match on June 2, 1995 in Paris. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
All-Williams final goes to Serena again Nov 2, 2009
Andre Agassi says in an excerpt from his soon-to-be-released autobiography that he swallowed a pill given to him by his father - apparently when he was a junior player - that he believes could have been the illegal drug speed. golf Cook, Roberts claim Champions honors John Cook won the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship by five strokes for his second Champions Tour title in three weeks, while Loren Roberts held on to win the season points title. (Boston Globe)
Ljubicic ends title drought with Lyon GP triumph Nov 2, 2009
Ivan Ljubicic ends title drought with Lyon Grand Prix triumph - ESPN. Updated: November 1, 2009, 1:11 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Gilbert says he had 'no clue' Agassi took meth Nov 1, 2009
Brad Gilbert says he had no idea Andre Agassi was taking meth - ESPN ... Andre Agassi's former coach says the first time he learned Agassi had used crystal meth was when he read an early draft of Agassi's autobiography last year, reports ... Andre Agassi's midcareer crisis illustrated his flaws. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Nov 1, 2009
TENNIS great Andre Agassi, winner of eight Grand Slams, used crystal meth during his stellar care. PROFESSIONAL Aussie Bull riders make their way to the Pentrith Paceway for the Bull Riders Challe. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Mathews is good, but let's be real Nov 1, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'Airplane!' actor gets Hollywood star Nov 1, 2009
Andre Agassi tells People magazine he used crystal meth periodically for "a year or so.". In his upcoming autobiography, Agassi admits he used crystal meth in 1997 and failed a drug test a result he says was thrown out after he lied by saying he "unwittingly" took the substance. (Honolulu Advertiser)
I wore mullet wig: Andre Agassi admits Nov 1, 2009
Andre Agassi Wore Mullett Wig ... Former tennis star Andre Agassi has admitted the lion mane-style hairstyle he sported during the 1990s was actually a wig, in extracts from his autobiography published in British newspapers on Saturday ... "With each leap, I imagine it falling into the sand. I imagine millions of spectators move closer to their TV sets, their eyes widening and, in dozens of dialects and languages, ask how Andre Agassi's hair has fallen from his head.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Stakes high in Surprise bond vote Nov 1, 2009
Another bond project is an entertainment center at the city's tennis complex, which last month held a tournament featuring retired pros such as Andre Agassi. Mayor Lyn Truitt, a bond supporter, urged voters to turn in their ballots. (AZCentral -- News)
Safin reaches St. Petersburg Open semifinals Oct 31, 2009
Look, we can condemn Andre Agassi for experimenting with crystal meth, but his unvarnished admission speaks volumes to his character. What do Andre Agassi's revelations about his low point in his career say about his character and career. (ESPN -- Tennis)
How could he get away with it? Champs question Agassi scandal Oct 31, 2009
Contemporary Boris Becker, stunned at Andre Agassi's admission of drug taking, talks to Mark Hodgkinson. He's a rich man' Andre Agassi ... Image is everything, as Andre Agassi was once paid a lot of money to say in a television commercial, and Boris Becker has disclosed that his view of the Las Vegan - and the view of present champions - has changed for the worse after Agassi's confession that he used crystal meth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
People he did meth 'for a year or so' ">Agassi tells People he did meth 'for a year or so' Oct 31, 2009
Andre Agassi tells People magazine he did meth 'for a year or so' - Tennis - SI.com ... Andre Agassi discussed his upcoming autobiography with People magazine ... Andre Agassi admits he wore a hairpiece for the French Open in 1990, the first time he had reached a Grand Slam final. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ricketts vows Cubs will win a Series Oct 31, 2009
Andre Agassi, who admits to drug use in his upcoming autobiography, told People magazine he used crystal meth periodically for a year or so. Golf With record 62, Cook leads Champions John Cook shot a tournament-record 10-under-par 62 in Sonoma, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Shields motivational effort for Agassi backfired Oct 31, 2009
Diane Freed / Getty ImagesNew excerpts published Friday from Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography revealthe tennis greatwore a hairpiece that nearly fell off at the 1990 French Open, became jealous during ex-wife Brooke Shields appearance on Friends, and how Shields put a photo of Steffi Graf now married to Agassi on the fridge for motivation to get in better shape before their wedding ... 28: TODAYs Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford discuss the days hot topics,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
If we want a national game, we have to be prepared to let it go Oct 31, 2009
After failing to penalise Andre Agassi for his positive drug test, I wonder how many more players escaped the drug test like Agassi did. And are there any current players who are able to manage positive drug tests and not get caught. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Agassi admits he lied about taking crystal meth Oct 31, 2009
NEW YORK: Andre Agassi tells People magazine he used crystal meth periodically for "a year or so.". In his upcoming autobiography, Agassi admits he used crystal meth in 1997 and failed a drug test - a result he says was thrown out after he lied by saying he "unwittingly" took the substance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer, Nadal upset over Agassis drug claim Oct 31, 2009
MIAMI: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both voiced their displeasure at Andre Agassi after the former world number one revealed he took the recreational drug crystal meth in 1997 and lied about the reasons for a positive test ... I havent read anything about Andre Agassis book. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Agassi tells mag he did meth 'for a year or so' Oct 31, 2009
Andre Agassi tells People magazine he did crystal meth 'for a year or so' - ESPN ... NEW YORK -- Andre Agassi used crystal meth periodically for "a year or so," the eight-time Grand Slam champion revealed in an interview with People magazine ... Andre Agassi's midcareer crisis illustrated his flaws. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Wake-up call for ATP Oct 31, 2009
Tennis legend Andre Agassi in action ... Andre Agassi's admission he used a banned drug in 1997 should serve as a wake-up call to the ATP that they need to act now before they are shamed into it due to a scandal, says Dick Pound. (iAfrica.com)
Hate for their source of wealth and fame Oct 31, 2009
Taking a swing Andre Agassi admits to hating tennis ... Andre Agassi's revelations about his feelings for tennis are not unusual ... Yet Andre Agassi wrote in 2006 for his new autobiography Open, published this week: ''I play tennis for a living even though I hate tennis, hate it with a dark and secret passion and always have. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
