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Andre Agassi's Pro Pickleball Debut Ends in Round of 16

The tennis legend, at 55, teamed with world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters, securing an opening win before bowing out in a tightly contested second match at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.

Agassi and Waters fell in their second match at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships.
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Overview

  • Andre Agassi made his professional pickleball debut at the 2025 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida, partnering with 18-year-old Anna Leigh Waters.
  • The duo won their first match against teenage opponents Stevie Petropouleas and Tristan Dussault, with a hard-fought 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 victory.
  • Their campaign ended in the Round of 16 after a close three-set loss to Trang Huynh-McClain and Len Yang, with scores of 11-7, 4-11, 7-11.
  • Agassi, a former tennis Grand Slam champion, relied on Waters’ expertise and preparation, marking his transition from amateur to pro pickleball with her guidance.
  • Pickleball continues to grow as the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., with Agassi joining a wave of former tennis stars embracing the game.