Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi mark their 25th wedding anniversary on October 22, 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of marriage away from the public glare. The couple, who cemented their status as tennis royalty with 22 Grand Slam singles titles for the German icon and eight for the American star, wed in a private ceremony in Las Vegas in 2001, as reported by n-tv.de. At the secret ceremony, only their two mothers and their unborn son Jaden—who was born just four days later—were present, with daughter Jaz following two years later. Graf had moved to Las Vegas for her partner, and the union marked the beginning of an absolute, scandal-free model marriage for the German and the US-American in their private lives.
That quiet Las Vegas ceremony stood in stark contrast to the intense media spotlight that followed the beginning of their relationship. When the pair shared a public kiss at a boxing ring in Las Vegas, few observers predicted the romance would endure beyond a brief tennis-circuit fling. Yet the two athletes built a tranquil life together in Nevada, raising two children, Jaden and Jaz, while largely avoiding the celebrity tabloid culture that often engulfs high-profile athletes. Back then, the newspaper Welt wrote about the new relationship: Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi – that is more colorful and bigger than Boris Becker and Babs, Michael Stich and Jessica or Michael Schumacher and Corinna.
The romance sparked a media frenzy that prompted criticism from figures such as Willi Bartels, the father of racing driver Michael Bartels, from whom Graf separated in 1999 after seven years. He complained in Bild that she wanted out of the tennis circus, only to find herself right back in the glitzy world.
How a Box Match in Las Vegas Sparked a 25-Year Tennis Romance
The path to their 2001 wedding began long before they shared a court or a home. In his autobiography, Agassi detailed that he had harbored an intense crush on Graf after watching an interview with her on French television. Their professional orbits crossed in 1992, where both posed for a winner’s photo, though a traditional winner’s dance that would have brought them together was canceled, according to n-tv.de. Following that, Agassi found no immediate opportunity to confess his love, and their paths separated as both found other partners before their first date arrived in 1999.
Years passed before their paths aligned again. Following his divorce from actress Brooke Shields, whom he was married to from 1997 to 1999, Agassi pursued a relationship with Graf, who had recently concluded a seven-year relationship with Michael Bartels, as documented by WEB.DE. Despite initial skepticism from commentators who questioned whether the reserved German champion and the rebellious American could find common ground, the pair forged an enduring bond rooted in mutual support and shared discipline.
Inside the Quiet Life and Marriage of Two Tennis Legends
Since Agassi retired from professional tennis in 2006, the couple has cultivated a remarkably private existence on an estate in Las Vegas overlooking the Nevada desert. Rather than chasing the glamour of the sport, they spend their time caring for animals, supporting philanthropic initiatives such as Agassi’s foundation for underprivileged children, and occasionally playing pickleball together—an activity where Graf routinely bests her husband, with Agassi admitting in a 2024 Eurosport interview that she beats him at everything.
Agassi once described the secret to their longevity to Bild, noting simply: We take care of each other. Every day. We are very disciplined about that.
He also once shared in the Bild am Sonntag how she taught me to live – and not just talk about it.
While Graf maintains no active social media presence and largely shuns the limelight, Agassi frequently shares affectionate tributes on platforms like Instagram, publicly referring to his wife as his “unicorn” on birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and wedding anniversaries, as noted by WEB.DE, including a message on Valentine’s Day 2026 addressing her as the love of his life and his unicorn. Just days before their anniversary, he posted a joint video from the tennis court captioned, How nice it is to dream while you’re awake.
A Shared Legacy of 30 Grand Slam Titles and Skandalfreie Partnership
Between them, Graf and Agassi amassed an extraordinary competitive record that few partnerships in sports history can rival. Graf captured 22 major singles titles and Agassi completed a career among his eight major titles, captivating fans with his baseline power and charismatic persona.
Their ability to navigate intense global celebrity without a single public scandal has turned the couple into a rare blueprint for modern athletes facing relentless public scrutiny. Reflecting on his life achievements in a 2015 interview with The Guardian, cited by WEB.DE, Agassi pointed not to his Grand Slam trophies, but to a simpler triumph: Getting Stefanie to say yes.
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