Steffi Graf Wins Pickleball Slam with Andre Agassi

Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi won the Pickleball Slam on ESPN in February, marking a new achievement in their pickleball career.

What drew them to pickleball?

The couple started playing pickleball during the pandemic and have been playing at least three times a week since then. They like that pickleball is a community-driven sport where people can improve their game quickly.

Why pickleball over tennis?

Pickleball offers fewer chances for injury than tennis, making it an attractive option for Steffi Graf, 55, and Andre Agassi, 54. Andre Agassi still plays tennis, but Steffi Graf doesn't play much anymore, preferring pickleball.

Their approach to playing together

The couple has a rule not to play each other, preferring to be on the same side of the court. They enjoy learning new sports and meeting new friends through pickleball. Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi are headed to Vietnam and China to promote pickleball and grow the game. They practice pickleball a great deal when not traveling and find it fun to do together. In their rare relaxation time, they like to host barbecues at their Las Vegas home with friends and family. Steffi Graf's foundation provides therapeutic care for traumatized and persecuted children and their families in Germany. Andre Agassi's foundation transforms public education for underserved kids, and he is involved with a namesake K-12 public charter school in Las Vegas. The couple participated in a Hall of Fame Exhibition tennis match against Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters, who beat them 10 to 7. But their focus is now on pickleball, and they want more people to play and grow to love the sport as much as they do. Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi are excited to promote pickleball and share their passion with others. Their love for the sport is evident, and they are committed to growing the game. As they travel and promote pickleball, they will continue to play and enjoy the sport together.