Tennis Today: Grigor Dimitrov tempts Andre Agassi back into coaching
In Tennis Today, Andre Agassi has got his coaching hat on again, and Kristyna Pliskova feels the end-of-season stress.
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What’s in the news
Andre Agassi has been tempted back into coaching by Grigor Dimitrov.
The US legend has not involved himself in tennis since parting with Novak Djokovic earlier this year, but he’s reportedly excited about the prospect of unlocking the Bulgarian’s obvious potential.
“I asked Andre to join us,” Dimitrov’s coach Dani Vallverdu told Sportsmail on Sunday.
“Both Grigor and myself think he can help in a few areas, he has known him well since the juniors and they have spent time together.
“The whole team is looking forward to having him around.”
Agassi is expected to join on a consultancy basis, and it is unclear right now how much time he will spend on tour.
What’s on social media
Kevin Anderson looked like he didn’t quite know how to hold his Vienna Open trophy.
View this post on Instagram‪What a week in Vienna 🙏🏆 Thank you to everyone at the @erstebankopen. This means so much!‬
Kristyna Pliskova looked like she was really bogged down with that end-of-season stress…
Grigor Dimitrov proudly showed off his new coaching addition, and why wouldn’t you?
View this post on InstagramMorning coaching 😉 @agassi & @grigordimitrov #RolexParisMasters 📷 @cocodubreuil / FFT
Heather Watson, meanwhile, showed off a COSplay-tastic Halloween costume.
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