• Open

  • An Autobiography
  • By: Andre Agassi
  • Narrated by: Erik Davies
  • Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,604 ratings)

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By: Andre Agassi
Narrated by: Erik Davies
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From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography.

Agassi’s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. By the age of 13, he is banished to a Florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Lonely, scared, a ninth-grade dropout, he rebels in ways that will soon make him a 1980s icon. He dyes his hair, pierces his ears, dresses like a punk rocker. By the time he turns pro at 16, his new look promises to change tennis forever, as does his lightning-fast return. And yet, despite his raw talent, he struggles early on. We feel his confusion as he loses to the world’s best, his greater confusion as he starts to win. After stumbling in three Grand Slam finals, Agassi shocks the world, and himself, by capturing the 1992 Wimbledon. Overnight he becomes a fan favorite and a media target.

Agassi brings a near-photographic memory to every pivotal match and every relationship. Never before has the inner game of tennis and the outer game of fame been so precisely limned. Alongside vivid portraits of rivals from several generations - Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer - Agassi gives unstinting accounts of his brief time with Barbra Streisand and his doomed marriage to Brooke Shields. He reveals a shattering loss of confidence. And he recounts his spectacular resurrection, a comeback climaxing with his epic run at the 1999 French Open and his march to become the oldest man ever ranked number one.

In clear, taut prose, Agassi evokes his loyal brother, his wise coach, his gentle trainer, all the people who help him regain his balance and find love at last with Stefanie Graf. Inspired by her quiet strength, he fights through crippling pain from a deteriorating spine to remain a dangerous opponent in the 21st and final year of his career. Entering his last tournament in 2006, he’s hailed for completing a stunning metamorphosis, from nonconformist to elder statesman, from dropout to education advocate. And still he’s not done. At a US Open for the ages, he makes a courageous last stand, then delivers one of the most stirring farewells ever heard in a sporting arena.

With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, Open will be listened to and cherished for years. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate listeners who know nothing about tennis. Like Agassi’s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed, and power.

©2009 Andre Agassi (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

“Insightful [and] exceedingly well-written . . . [Open] has the cadence and plotting of a good novel . . . The raw energy and emotion throughout are pure Agassi.” (Newsday, Top 10 Books of 2009)

“Surprisingly candid . . . The baseline bad boy serves up his harrowing anecdotes with the same force he put behind every on-court ace.” (Entertainment Weekly 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2009)

“Bracingly devoid of triumphalist homily, Agassi’s is one of the most passionately anti-sports books ever written by a superstar athlete.” (The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2009)

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A Riveting Story

I love a great autobiography. I'm not a big sports fan but I love seeing the big tennis stars. Seeing Brooke Shields Netflix Documentary made me want to know more about Andre Agassi. I knew about his edgy side but not the rest. It's a great book. It's like 14 hours but I couldn't put it down!

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Fun!

Fun listen. I remember the gossip side of Andre Agassi so listening to the tennis side was interesting

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Real & Inspiring m

I’ve watched Andre since I was 4 years old and it’s incredible to learn his story.

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Insights to the real story

Loved hearing about the background to his life. His love for his wife and children is beautiful. How he has chosen to given back is just as beautiful. Thanks

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Big tennis fan

Enjoyed the back story about Andre and how it all began for him and how he found himself and love. Just watched Boom Boom about Becker, so bought the stories more to life even though I’d watched the matches years ago.

Really didn’t enjoy the narration.

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I really liked it. Honest and interesting.

Gave me a true insite of what it takes to become #1 in tennis. Put together very well. I felt Andre was trutly candid.

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Great Listen

I almost didn’t get this because there are some negative reviews about the narrator. I think we wishfully hope it’s Andre himself and can’t make the dots connect because it isn’t. The narrator is really good, IMO. I guess it’s a matter of personal opinion. I thoroughly got sucked into this book and ignored my home/family for four days while I got through it. I love those kind of audio books. The ones that suck you in and keep your interest. Well done. And love Andre. And Stephanie. ❤️💪

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Very worth getting know Andre’s journey

Andre bares quite the in-depth background from his early years dueling with his father through becoming the world’s best tennis player…3 different reigns!

I do with he would have shared more about how he “fell awake” to personal awareness that brought him towards recovery from his childhood and early adult trauma and wounding.

Definitely worth a listen. Especially if you followed tennis or his career at all.

Spoiler alert: Pete Sampras suxs at tipping which tells who he is!

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Great information. Agassi fans will love it

This was a good book. Great info in Agassi and his career. Long however. Always have been a fan.

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Amazing Story

Although the narrator was the worst I’ve heard, the book itself is very well written. I am very impressed with Andre’s writing skills and the way he told the story. Would recommend this book to anyone who knows a little about tennis - this will bring a whole new perspective on what the players are going thorough.

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