Andre Agassi among first in tennis to join Twitter rival Threads after rate limit fiasco

Andre Agassi has become one of the first tennis players to join the social media platform Threads.

The new social media platform by Meta, which is a direct competitor to Twitter, has garnered a lot of attention worldwide as a potential alternative to Twitter, given the discontent of many users.

Threads allows users to post short messages, photos, and videos on a public network, with features like likes, comments, and direct messaging.

The former world No. 1 has opened his account and posted his first thread on Friday, accompanied by two emojis.

Agassi has been active on social media, often sharing posts on Instagram and Twitter. He shares glimpses of his personal life and also offers opinions on sports such as hockey and pickleball (where he has participated in several exhibitions), and, of course, tennis.

“A happy start to 2023. Wishing you all happiness this new year,” Agassi shared a picture with his dog.

Also, when Nick Bollettieri, the former coach of several tennis stars, passed away, it was a significant loss for the tennis community. Agassi had a long-standing partnership with Bollettieri, starting from 1986, and the coach played a crucial role in helping Agassi become one of the top players on the tour in the early 90s. Their collaboration was instrumental in Agassi's success and left a lasting impact on his career.

“Our dear friend, Nick Bollettieri, graduated from us last night. He gave so many a chance to live their dream. He showed us all how life can be lived to the fullest… Thank you, Nick,” Agassi wrote on his social medias.

Agassi, the former tennis player, was one of the most prominent athletes for 15 years and is considered one of the great legends of the sport. He won eight Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open in 1995, 2000, 2001, and 2003, Roland Garros in 1999, Wimbledon in 1992, and the US Open in 1994.

He became the first male player in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam with his victory at the 1999 French Open. Alongside Agassi, only Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have achieved this feat by winning all four Grand Slam tournaments.

He spent a total of 101 weeks as the world No. 1 between 1995 and 2003, placing him among the top 10 male players with the most weeks at the top of the rankings in history. Agassi's longevity and success in the sport have solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in tennis.