Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi are two of tennis’ most articulate, well-spoken and analytical voices, with both having transitioned from their playing careers into punditry with ease.
Now, whenever they are on screens, fans focus. Their presence is only good for the sport.
However, earlier this week, it was the senior of the two who emerged with a rather bold claim about the men’s world number one, going against what everyone else had said about his exit from Roland Garros.
After all, whilst most sympathised, Agassi instead criticised Jannik Sinner for his physical failure, completely falling apart while two sets up and 5-1 up in the third.
Andy Roddick has now offered his thoughts on his compatriot’s analysis.
Andy Roddick rates Andre Agassi’s punditry at Roland Garros this year
Speaking on the latest episode of his Served with Andy Roddick podcast, the 2003 US Open champion began by paraphrasing Andre Agassi‘s argument.
Roddick stated: “This isn’t a direct quote, but he was basically like, I don’t care if you are playing on the surface of the sun. An hour and 45 minutes should not be an issue.”
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He then assessed this analysis: “We always say that we want analysts to be honest.
“Andre’s coach is coaching Jannik. He loves Darren Cahill and Darren Cahill loves him. I like the honesty. And it takes someone with the pedigree of Andre. He is not saying it for clicks; he does not need anything from tennis.
“He is not online; he does not need it. This is just what he sees. I have played voice notes from him before when he sends me stuff, and it’s the best!
“I appreciate it. All of a sudden he shows up for the coverage, and I am leaning forward. I am thinking there is something going to be said here. It’s not the same basic s—-. I’m into it, I like it. I always learn something, or I’m going ‘oh!’”
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Whilst Roddick was supportive, it’s worth offering the full context so fans can make their own minds up about Agassi’s rather scathing assessment.
Whilst speaking to TNT Sports, the 56-year-old argued that the rest of the panel had been too kind to Jannik Sinner, as he argued: “There’s a difference between being fit and being prepared.
“I have to point out a flaw in that kind of preparation because there’s something you can do about that. It’s not that that dude doesn’t work hard. It’s not that he’s not fit.
“I’m sure he has a staff of doctors and people, but repeating the same thing twice and expecting different results? That’s where I call a little Yahtzee on all of it.”
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Agassi then offered a little advice: “He needs to figure out what to change. He may need to bring somebody in. It’s got to be some form of hydration issue. … You have to force (hydration). It’s better to have it in you and not need it than to need it and not have it. I’d question his intake and if he’s doing it properly.
“I just would. I know nothing about his preparation. I know he can play for 5 1/2 hours. He’s proven it. I know he’s the best player on the planet right now. But I also know that there’s no excuse for him to run into a wall at 1 hour, 45.”
