For two of the greatest tennis legends in history — Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi — the world expected their children to pick up the racquet and continue the dynasty. But in a move that surprised many, neither of their children ever pursued a serious tennis career. Instead, they’ve carved surprising, more private paths. Let’s dig into everything — from their childhood to the bold choices they made.
1. Birth & Early Years
Steffi and Andre married in October 2001 — mere days before their first child arrived. Their son, Jaden Gil Agassi, was born in late October 2001. Two years later, in October 2003, their daughter Jaz Elle Agassi entered the world. Despite the glare of fame surrounding their parents, the children were raised far from the pressure cooker of pro sports.
From the beginning, Graf and Agassi internally agreed: their children would never be pushed into tennis. In interviews, they’ve shared that they wanted freedom, not expectation.
2. Why They Never Became Tennis Stars
The answer is simple but profound: their parents made a conscious choice. Andre has often spoken of his own upbringing, where his father would “yell everything twice, sometimes three times … harder, hit earlier.” He was determined not to replicate that environment. As a result, tennis was never thrust onto Jaden or Jaz.
As Steffi put it, they “never really introduced tennis so much into their lives. They’ve chosen other things.”
Moreover, Agassi once insisted that a child’s love should never be contingent on performance — a warning to any parent tempted to attach affection to success.
3. Jaden: From Tennis Name to Baseball Star
Jaden didn’t just drift away from tennis — he embraced an entirely different sport: baseball.
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He played at the University of Southern California (USC), making starts and turning heads with his pitching and batting.
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In 2024, he played in the MLB Draft League and joined the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
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In 2025, he earned a call to represent Team Germany in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, leveraging his mother’s German roots.
Despite having “Agassi” as a name synonymous with tennis royalty, Jaden is determined to make “Agassi” a baseball name too.
4. Jaz: Quiet, Private, and Fulfilled
Unlike her brother, Jaz has kept an even lower profile. She never publicly declared an athletic ambition. She’s been drawn to dance, horseback riding, outdoor life, and creative pursuits.
Even when she appears at a match — like cheering her father — she remains poised, supportive, and gently in the background. One photo from August 2025 showed her leaning on her dad’s shoulder at a tennis match with the caption:
“Great place but better people ❤️”
It’s a rare peek into her world — and she chooses it on her terms.
5. Legacy, Freedom & Love
At every turn, the story of Jaden and Jaz is not one of rebellion, but of intentional choice. The legacy of their parents is huge, but their parents prioritized love without condition over expectation.
Andre once said they wanted their kids to perceive them just as mom and dad, not celebrities. Their children “understand their fame is not all that.”
Today, Jaden is making waves in baseball, pushing in a new direction. Jaz continues quietly, yet firmly, on her own path. Neither needed to follow the tennis trajectory to make their parents proud — they just had to find themselves.
