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Among andre agassis impressive accomplishments 8time grand slam winner, olympic gold medalist, nearly 800 career wins we can now add author to his list of accomplishments. Among andre agassi s impressive accomplishments 8time grand slam winner, olympic gold medalist, nearly 800 career wins we can now add author to his list of accomplishments. New york ap for all of his victories during two decades on the tennis tour, including eight grand slam titles, andre agassi looks back most fondly these days on the aftermath of a loss. Feb 12, 2018 as andre agassi walks onto the stage, i see a man that looks as though he has fought many battles.
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