Agassi Demands Proper Break for Exhausted Tennis Stars
Agassi said tennis would benefit from more off-season rest as Ben Shelton withdrew and the packed calendar continues to strain players.
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Agassi demands proper break for exhausted tennis stars
The retired eight-time Grand Slam champion will captain a six-man group headlined by Australia's Alex de Minaur and former Grand Slam finalist Taylor Fritz at the three-day event, starting on Friday. The Laver Cup, played on a hard court, is effectively a high-profile exhibition, with no ranking points on offer. Agassi, 56, said he was always on the side of the players after US Open finalist Ben Shelton recently pulled out of the Ryder Cup-style…
Laver Cup World Team Captain Andre Agassi has made a clear call for radical change to the tennis calendar ahead of the tournament at London's O2 Arena (September 25-27). The 56-year-old legend has sided with players in the debate over the overburdened schedule, insisting that tennis urgently needs a real off-season.
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