Andre Agassi is one of the greatest tennis players before this era. I don’t follow tennis much; I only know a few players like Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, the Williams sisters, Sania Mirza, and Paes. So I never really knew about Agassi as a tennis player because he belonged to a different era. Some legends are not familiar to the next generation—but legends are legends.
I first saw this book a long time ago in Sa.Kannan anna’s library. I asked him who Agassi was, and he simply told me that Agassi was a great player from a different era. A few months back, I bought this book and read it. What an autobiography! True to its title, Open, Agassi writes with complete honesty. He hides nothing. He writes about his mistakes, his flaws, his inner conflicts—very much like Gandhi’s Experiments with Truth. This is not a book about victories alone; it is the raw truth of a man’s life.
While reading, I could deeply connect with his story, especially his relationship with his father and his relationship with tennis. This book made me think a lot. I highly recommend it to every sportsperson, because you get into the life of one of the greatest sports personalities. After reading this book, you will understand that there is not much difference between the life of a normal person and a great one.
The greatest also struggle. They fall. They doubt themselves. They go through dark phases -sometimes darker than what an ordinary person experiences. Their lives are not easier; often, they are much harder. So what makes them great? It is their persistence, patience, practice, purpose, and readiness to work hard. Of course, many failures will come. Don’t see them as failures—see them as learnings. That’s how I see it: I have a lot of learnings, not failures. Even if you are not a sportsperson, reading this book will help you understand life better.
While reading this book, I could visualize everything, and I felt it is very suitable for a good film. I don’t know if any films have been made about Agassi, but directors should definitely consider this book for a screenplay and make a film. Maybe if I become a director in the future (just hypothetically), I would do this—or at least use it as a reference for a screenplay.
I have never seen Agassi in my life, and there may be no chance to meet him in the future either. But I have a lot of love, respect and gratitude for him, and I have learned so much from him. This is an important book in my life.
Thank you, Agassi, for writing this book.
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