Open

An Autobiography

De: Andre Agassi

Narrado por: Erik Davies

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.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century

Agassi’s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. By the age of thirteen, 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 sixteen, 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 twenty-first 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 U.S. 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 read and cherished for years. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Like Agassi’s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed, and power.

Gran historia

Muy interesante conocer la vida, con sus altas y sus bajas de un gran deportista. Inspirador.

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!

Best book I have ever read!

Such an incredible story & so well written by Andre. So many life lessons throughout his life and tennis journey. Thank you Andre for sharing this story!

amazing book, perfect narrator

could not stop listening, laughed and cried, brace yourself as it is long, but just perfect.

Authentic and inspiring!

This book is a true gem! Agassi tells a genuine story filled with raw emotions, offering a detailed account of every moment. He is incredibly inspiring. However, he occasionally expresses resentment towards Sampras, indicating that he's not entirely over it. Without that aspect, the book could be even better.