Andre Agassi’s advice for controversial Aussie tennis players: “They need to learn”
Former world champion Andre Agassi has given his thoughts on the behaviour of young Australian players Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios saying the two may regret their actions once their careers come to an end.
Popular during the '80s and '90s, Agassi was known for his extravagant on-court style and his ability to charm the crowd. The media quickly took a liking to the tennis star, making him synonymous with the tagline “image is everything”.
In his autobiography Open, the 48-year-old opened up about his drug use and his sporting career, saying that he often felt like the odd one out during his time on tour.
Speaking to Nine, Agassi shared his sentiments on the recent controversy surrounding Bernard Tomic, saying the 26-year-old along with Kyrgios may end up regretting their behaviour throughout their tennis careers.
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“I try to highlight just how difficult it is to grow up in the public eye and the one thing you hope for from a distance is that these moments in their life are appreciated,” said Agassi.
The former No. 1 firmly believes that life is more about winning or losing.
“They need to learn (from experiences). If you lose and you don’t learn something from it, that’s all it is, a loss. If you say something regretful and you don’t learn from it then all you did was hurt as a result. You just hope they figure it out with as little pain as possible.”
Agassi’s comments are in line with Lleyton Hewitt, who held a press conference to reveal that Bernard Tomic issued threats and blackmailed Hewitt and his family.
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