Andre Agassi in the modern era? Mardy Fish believes former World No.1 would keep pace with previous game

Former world No. 7 Mardy Fish praised Andre Agassi and suggested that his playing style could be effective against any contemporary baseline player. Agassi, who retired in 2006 after two decades of a remarkable career, clinched eight Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold, and spent 101 weeks as the world No. 1.

Agassi stood as one of the most successful tennis players of the '90s and early 2000s, placing him in the elite ranks of the sport's all-time greats. With his aggressive game and excellent service, he secured 61 titles, including 17 Masters 1000, ranking fourth in history in this category, only behind the Big-3 (Djokovic – Nadal – Federer).

Throughout his career, he finished the year in the top-10 rankings 16 times between 1988 and 2005, accumulating a prize money total surpassing $31 million.

One of the most iconic rivalries in tennis history was the clash between Andre Agassi and the 14-times Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras. They faced each other 34 times between 1989 and 2002, with Sampras claiming victory in 20 matches and Agassi in 14. Their rivalry extended to 16 finals (with Sampras leading 9-7), and five of those finals took place in Grand Slam events (Sampras leading 4-1).

Former tennis star Mardy Fish expressed on social media his longing for the classic battles between these two American legends: "I miss a good ol Sampras vs Agassi match," wrote the former silver medallist at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

Responding to a fan's inquiry about the contrast between Agassi's era and the present game, the former world No. 7, Mardy Fish, asserted that Agassi could adapt to the current era: “Mardy, I feel if Andre played today with how these guys stand 2 miles back, Andre would stand where he stood and just take their legs out. What say you?”

"His game would certainly translate in today’s era," Fish responded on X.