"Teaches you how to be incredibly present": Andre Agassi shares what he learned most from illustrious career

Andre Agassi shared the most significant lesson he gained from tennis in his illustrious career as an athlete. The former world No. 1 was one of the most dominant tennis players during the '90s and early 2000s, boasting 8 Grand Slam titles in his trophy cabinet.

The tennis legend concluded his career with four Australian Open victories, two US Open triumphs, one French Open title, and a Wimbledon championship, placing him among the select few who have claimed the trophy at all four majors. Additionally, Agassi secured 17 Masters titles (current Masters 1000).

Agassi was a guest on the latest episode of The AO Show podcast, where he unveiled the most crucial lesson he learned as a tennis player in his more than two decades as a professional:

"I think tennis eventually teaches you, if you're open to learning, how to be incredibly present. People talk about everyone's superstitions so to speak, and they're not I don't think in most cases, some people might be superstitious." Agassi said .

“In most cases, they are rituals that remind you how important it is to be locked in right now, and I think it's one of the last things you get great at, is how to forget what happened in the point before, and not worry about the problems that haven't even happened yet," he added.

Agassi retired from tennis in 2006 due to physical issues that affected his consistency in the latter part of his career. The American, who is married to the 23-times Grand Slam champion Steffi Graf, now makes appearances on podcasts and tennis programs. In addition, he takes part in Pickleball exhibitions alongside other former tennis legends as Maria Sharapova, John McEnroe or even his wife Steffi Graf.