What is the new Andre Agassi docuseries about?

The docuseries will explore Andre Agassi's life, including his career achievements, childhood struggles, and personal revelations from his memoir 'Open'.

Who is directing the Andre Agassi Apple docuseries?

Chris Smith, known for directing documentaries like 'Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond' and 'Wham!', is directing the Agassi series.

What controversies did Andre Agassi reveal in his book?

In his memoir 'Open', Andre Agassi revealed details about his challenging childhood and admitted to using crystal meth during a difficult period in his career.

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Agassi's Secret Life: Docuseries Unpacks Tennis Icon's Struggles

13 Jan

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Summary

New docuseries by Chris Smith to explore Andre Agassi's life.
Agassi's memoir 'Open' revealed struggles with childhood and drug use.
Apple streamer greenlit the series; production by Library Films.

Agassi's Secret Life: Docuseries Unpacks Tennis Icon's Struggles

A docuseries delving into the life of tennis icon Andre Agassi is in development, directed by Chris Smith and greenlit by Apple. Library Films, which produced Netflix's 'Tiger King', will produce the project. This series aims to offer an in-depth look at Agassi's career and personal journey.

Agassi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his era, achieved a Career Grand Slam and a Career Golden Slam, winning 60 ATP Tour singles titles. His 2009 memoir, 'Open', revealed a difficult childhood and intense pressure from his father, leading him to a renowned tennis academy at age 13.

In 'Open', Agassi also disclosed his use of crystal meth during a career slump in the mid-1990s, a period that coincided with his divorce from Brooke Shields. Despite these challenges, he made a significant comeback, notably winning the French Open and another U.S. Open, before retiring in 2006.