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The world of tennis was shaken in 2009 by one of its greatest players, Andre Agassi. He had admitted to having used crystal meth during his career. This revelation sent shockwaves through the tennis community. It left many players and fans disappointed and questioning the integrity of the sport. Among them was the Swiss Maestro Roger Federer, who had expressed his disappointment and frustration at Agassi’s confession.

Federer, who was the world no.1 at the time of Agassi’s admission, spoke out about the importance of maintaining a clean sport. He wanted such incidents to not occur in the future.

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Roger Federer once expressed his strong beliefs about Agassi’s drug confession

In his autobiography, Open, Andre Agassi admitted to using crystal meth in 1997. It was a time when his career was at a low point. The revelation shocked the tennis world, with many players and fans expressing their disappointment and disbelief. Among them was Roger Federer, the Swiss legend and, arguably, the GOAT of tennis. Federer rarely expresses his frustration or disappointment in public. However, Agassi’s confession was an exception. In an interview, Federer spoke candidly about his disappointment at Agassi’s actions and the impact it had on the sport.

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According to the Guardian, the Swiss Maestro shared, “It was a shock when I heard the news,..” In the years since Agassi’s confession, organizations like the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has taken steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. The sport has implemented stricter drug testing protocols, with more frequent and random tests being conducted. Federer also added, “I am disappointed. And I hope there are no more such cases in the future… our sport must stay clean.

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Despite the disappointment caused by Agassi’s confession, Federer’s response demonstrated a commitment to the value of integrity. He shared that fair play lies at the heart of tennis. The Swiss legend has set an example for future generations.

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