Andre Agassi on wife Steffi Graf: Respect for each other keeps us going

Andre Agassi with wife Steffi Graf

American tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf have been enjoying a remarkably discrete relationship ever since they married in 2001. In a recent interview with portal, Tennis World, Agassi reckoned it is the respect that they have for each other that keeps their relationship going strong.

Steffi Graf

"I think you need two people that truly respect and love each other in a way that has full discipline and commitment. I think all too often that discipline is lost in a marriage and that then spills over into a lack of respect and losing care for each other. That is when communications can break down," he said.

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