“Get paid and take money away from John McEnroe”: Andre Agassi continues trash talk ahead of Pickleball Slam 2, grateful for tennis for giving him opportunity

Retired tennis legend Andre Agassi expressed his excitement about participating in the 2024 Pickleball Slam and playfully took aim at his opponent, John McEnroe, in a recent interview.

After the success of the first Pickleball Slam earlier this year, it was only natural that a second edition was in the works. The 2024 Pickleball Slam is set to take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in South Florida, USA on February 4, 2024. The winning doubles team will walk away with an impressive US $1 million in prize money.

Agassi and Graf vs. McEnroe and Sharapova

During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, the eight-time Grand Slam champion talked about his passion for tennis and how it led him to his wife, retired WTA superstar Steffi Graf. Agassi also took playful jabs at his opponent, John McEnroe, who will be teaming up with former World No.1 Maria Sharapova.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the game; it has given me a platform to make a difference in so many lives,” said Agassi. “It’s also allowed me to meet my wife, my children, my family, and now, it’s given me the opportunity to play pickleball and win money from John McEnroe at the same time.

“So, you’re telling me that I can’t lose, and whoever I play with as a coach, we’re still going to beat John. I’m all in for this, yeah.”

It was revealed during the segment on McAfee’s show that former World No.8 Jack Sock will be coaching Agassi’s team. Sock has fully embraced the Pickleball culture, participating in and winning several tournaments over the past year.