Agassi admits to using Crystal Meth
This week a revelation from one of the best tennis players of all time stunned fans across the world. In his new autobiography Andre Aggasi admits he used crystal meth in 1997. Aggasi reportedly said: “There is a moment of regret, followed by vast sadness.”
Agassi’s drug admission was shocking, but what I found equally stunning was that Agassi says he hated tennis, and played only because his father pushed him to play. What! Really? Agassi is perhaps the most recognizable tennis player in the world. That hurts. It’s disappointing to say the least. I can’t understand why someone would devote his life to something that he hated? I don’t know if I really believe him. Why did he compete so hard? He won 8 grand slams for pete’s sake.
But then I think about his drug use. He claims he used meth to destroy his career. I don’t condone his actions, but I do sympathize for him. He must have been in a world of pain to take the steps he did.
I wonder how long he used meth, and how often? When did he stop? Does he still struggle with it? I guess we’ll have to wait for answers until his book comes out.
Sadly, this puts another scar on the sport of tennis and I’m sure millions of fans are feeling how I feel simply “disappointed”.
