Boris Becker and Andre Agassi are two of the biggest names in the world of tennis. The two had interesting duels on the courts that fans of this sport still remember today. Their rivalry attracted a lot of public attention, and it is important to note that they left a huge mark in the history of tennis.
Boris Becker beat Agassi in their first three matches, but soon after Agassi found form and won 10 times in the next 11 matches.
In an interview with Virgin Radio, the German tennis player shared his emotions about Agassi, revealing that he initially did not have positive feelings towards the famous American.
Becker was a bit frustrated because the American tennis player was taking away his attention, and he was equally frustrated that Agassi was such a high-quality player. Hedidnt know how to beat him.
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Pete Sampras
However, Agassi was not the only obstacle for Boris Becker, because on the other hand he also had to face Pete Sampras, a tennis player who showed how serious and great he is on the tennis courts. The German believes that both were better than him in that era.
Although he was relatively young, Becker began to think about retirement because he did not know how to beat them. Such moments often drain you and it is natural for you to lose motivation.
Nevertheless, there is no doubt that Becker is one of the greatest tennis players in the history of this sport, and despite such rivalries, the three of them still have mutual respect today.
