As former greats Ivan Lendl, Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker take on prominent roles coaching the likes of Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, respectively, the spotlight recently turned to former American No. 1 Andre Agassi about whether or not he has thoughts of joining the coaching business.
"Seeing the game through someone else's eyes and trying to figure out how to make them better, all that sounds like a very satisfying experience separate from the commitment that is required from being away from home," Agassi said in a recent interview.
Now 43 years old, Agassi says he would never say never to becoming a coach, but it will have to be later in his life as his commitment to his family, wife Steffi Graf and two young children, is paramount to him now.
"I feel like I could certainly contribute a lot because I spent a lot of time learning and studying what the game is and what people are and what they need. All that sounds very enjoyable to me except that it is a full-time job. I just don't have room for that in my life at this stage."