Open
by Andre Agassi, J.R. Moehringer
Narrated by Erik Davies
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Agassi opens by admitting he hates tennis — then spends 18 hours explaining why he kept playing anyway.
- Great if you want: a brutally honest memoir that burns the hero myth down
- Listening experience: confessional and intimate — feels like a long, unguarded conversation
- Narration: Davies matches Agassi's voice: understated, working-class, quietly raw
- Skip if: you want a feel-good sports story about loving the game
About This Audiobook
Tennis legend Andre Agassi peels back the carefully crafted public persona to reveal the tormented athlete beneath in this unflinching memoir. From his grueling childhood training under an obsessive father to his rebellious teenage years as tennis's first punk rock star, Agassi chronicles a career defined by internal conflict. Despite achieving Grand Slam glory and worldwide fame, he harbors a shocking secret: he hates the very sport that made him a household name. The autobiography traces his journey through failed relationships, substance abuse, and crushing self-doubt, ultimately leading to an unlikely resurrection that transforms him from fallen idol to beloved champion.
Erik Davies delivers Agassi's raw confessions with remarkable sensitivity, capturing both the athlete's vulnerability and fierce determination. His measured pacing allows the weight of Agassi's revelations to resonate fully, while his nuanced performance brings depth to the complex relationships with rivals like Pete Sampras and figures from his personal life. Davies navigates the emotional terrain skillfully, from moments of crushing defeat to triumphant victories. The audio format proves ideal for this intimate story, creating the sense of a private conversation with one of sport's most compelling figures.