‘A Sick Mindset’ – Andre Agassi Cites His Wife Steffi Graf’s Example to Explain the Key to Success in Professional Tennis

Talk about legendary couples in sports and you’ll find no better than Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. The two were dominant stars in the 90s and 2000s. While Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, Agassi has 8 major titles to his credit. They had all the ingredients to carve a niche for themselves in tennis. The sport can’t be easy if one doesn’t have the focus and perseverance to succeed. Recently, Agassi revealed what it takes to perform at the highest level.

The American legend was the poster boy of tennis during his prime days. Not just on the court but also off the court. He mesmerized one and all with his looks. Here’s what he said about the key to success in tennis.

Andre Agassi reveals success mantra of tennis

Recently, Agassi and Graf were involved in a keynote discussion at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. Ahead of the discussion, the two stopped by for an interview with BJT. During the interview, Agassi responded to the question about what it takes to operate at such a high level of performance in tennis.

Talking about this, Agassi said, “Well I mean let’s look at it this way when you play Wimbledon at 13 years old like Stephanie did or turn pro at 16 like I did I mean imagine what you have to do with your life just to even be in position to do that right. So there’s the discipline, the work ethic you know the intensity of focus and the constant pursuit of never reaching perfection right.”

Further, he went on to add, “That has to almost be almost a sick mindset right no matter how good I am compared to people around me I got to get better I got to get better.”

Take for example, Novak Djokovic. The World Number 1 has all the ingredients that it takes to perform consistently at the top. Even former Wimbledon champion, Michael Stich was stunned by Djokovic’s consistency.

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What did Stich say about Novak Djokovic?

The Serb had one of the most successful seasons of his tennis career. He won three major titles this year and came close to achieving a Calendar Year Grand Slam. Nonetheless, his consistent run across tournaments left Stich in awe.

He said, “If someone had told me that the performance of the best would extend so far back, I certainly wouldn’t have believed it. I wouldn’t have thought it possible that Djokovic has now reached 24 wins.”

The Serb will look to continue his amazing form next year as he eyes a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Can Djokovic win the elusive title next year? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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