While Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi shared a lot in common before their 2001 marriage, their children have given them even more reasons to stay connected. In October 2001, the legendary tennis couple welcomed their first child, Jaden Gil Agassi. Two years later, in October 2003, their family grew again with the birth of their daughter, Jaz Elle Agassi. Reflecting on his own strict upbringing, Andre shared in his autobiography Open how his father pushed him relentlessly toward professional tennis. “My father yelled everything twice, sometimes 10 times—harder, hit earlier, crowd the ball,” he wrote. When it came to raising their own children, Andre and Steffi chose a different path. “We never really introduced tennis into their lives,” Steffi said, noting that Jaden and Jaz have pursued other interests. In a 2024 interview with USA Today, Andre explained his approach to parenting, emphasizing that “attaching a child’s right to be loved based on their performance is a tragedy.
Jaden Gil Agassi was born on October 26, 2001, in Las Vegas. Though he was raised out of the spotlight, Jaden always remained close to his parents. In a 2024 interview with WSJ. Magazine, Andre revealed that his most treasured possession is a beaded necklace Jaden made for him as a child. “When he was 4, he asked me to help him make a necklace that says, ‘Daddy rocks.’ I’ve never taken it off, but it broke, and now it’s getting fixed,” Andre shared. As Jaden grew older, he slowly realized the fame of his parents. Andre explained, “You go through a phase where they think, ‘This makes no sense that are coming up to us.’ And then, they start to understand why.
Born on October 3, 2003, Jaz Elle Agassi is the youngest child of Steffi and Andre. Raised in Las Vegas like her brother, Jaz has kept an even lower profile. In Open, Andre revealed that he and Steffi agreed that Jaz, like Jaden, would not play tennis. “It’s a weird sport,” Andre told Fox Sports, explaining, “We don’t see many second-generation players. For us, it’s about being part of their lives without always worrying about their careers.” Jaz has embraced her passions, which include dancing and horseback riding. Her Instagram shows her love for the outdoors, from snowboarding to making friends with farm animals.
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf have built a life that extends far beyond the tennis world. While Andre admits he was “taken by” Steffi back in the early ’90s, it wasn’t until a decade later that they tied the knot. After his first marriage to actress Brooke Shields, Andre called Steffi accepting his proposal the “highest point” of his life. “She was the hardest to win,” he once shared.
Since their wedding in 2001, the retired tennis champions have focused on their family. “What has transcended everything is the common ground we share and our approach to life,” Andre told Parade. “I don’t claim to know the answer to having a successful relationship, but I feel overwhelmed with joy every day.