Open
Open
Andre Agassi
Shaun White
I really enjoyed [this book], it was so amazing to hear his story and his struggle of not enjoying the sport and then finally finding his love for it. - Shaun White
Dave Elitch
Phenomenal. - Dave Elitch
Tim Ferriss
Such a fantastic book. - Tim Ferriss
Bill Gates
List of books Bill Gates read in 2011.
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Open

Andre Agassi
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Andre Agassi
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"Open" is not just the autobiography of Andre Agassi, one of tennis's most luminous stars; it's a heartfelt journey through the life of a man who transformed the face of the sport. With unflinching honesty, Agassi narrates the story of his ascent from a child prodigy, burdened by expectation and pushed into a world of rigorous training, to an icon who redefined tennis with his indelible style and fierce backhand. His narrative captures not only the glittering highs of Grand Slam victories but also the personal battles that raged away from the public eye—struggles with self-doubt, the weight of fame, and the quest for personal identity amidst the relentless pressure to perform. Agassi's account is as much a tale of inner resilience and transformation as it is about his legendary career. From his rebellious early years, marked by a distinctive punk aesthetic, to his mature resurgence as a seasoned competitor fighting through pain and age to remain at the pinnacle of the sport, Agassi's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and love. He offers intimate insights into his relationships with rivals, his fleeting encounters with fame outside tennis, and his ultimate salvation through love and family. "Open" transcends the genre of sports autobiography; it's a profound reflection on the sacrifices and triumphs of a life lived with authenticity at its core, inviting readers into the heart of one of the game's greatest fighters.

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Released
2009
1 Jan
Length
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I really enjoyed [this book], it was so amazing to hear his story and his struggle of not enjoying the sport and then finally finding his love for it. - Shaun White
Phenomenal. - Dave Elitch
On the "books read" section of Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook profile.
Such a fantastic book. - Tim Ferriss
List of books Bill Gates read in 2011.
It's no accident, I think, that tennis uses the language of life. Advantage, service, fault, break, love, the basic elements of tennis are those of everyday existence, because every match is a life in miniature. Even the structure of tennis, the way the pieces fit inside one another like Russian nesting dolls, mimics the structure of our days. Points become games become sets become tournaments, and it's all so tightly connected that any point can become the turning point. It reminds me of the way seconds become minutes become hours, and any hour can be our finest. Or darkest. It's our choice.
— Andre Agassi, Open

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