The Great Read: Can Andre Agassi Enjoy Pickleball More Than He Hated Tennis?
After years of relative quiet, the public is meeting “Andre 2.0” — a pickleball booster, an open book and a guy eager to build a less tortured relationship with competition.
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The Great Read
September 7, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Can Andre Agassi Enjoy Pickleball More Than He Hated Tennis?

After years of relative quiet, the public is meeting “Andre 2.0” — a pickleball booster, an open book and a guy eager to build a less tortured relationship with competition.

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