You know my dad pushed me to believe that I was going to be the best. I just never thought of life without tennis, even looking forward.
Meaning of the quote
Andre Agassi's quote shows that his father encouraged him to be the best at tennis. Agassi was so focused on becoming a great tennis player that he couldn't imagine his life without the sport, even when thinking about the future. His father's high expectations and Agassi's own dedication to tennis were a big part of his identity and success as an athlete.
About Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi is a former world No. 1 tennis player who won 8 major championships and achieved the rare feat of completing the Career Grand Slam and the Career Super Slam. Despite personal struggles in the mid-to-late 1990s, he made a remarkable comeback and enjoyed the most successful run of his career in the early 2000s. Agassi is also known for his philanthropic work, having founded the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation that has raised over $60 million for at-risk children in Southern Nevada.
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