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Agassi-Sampras rivalry a family affair?

By DENNIS PASSA, Associated Press WriterJanuary 21, 2005 Andre Agassi had some classic battles with Pete Sampras. With no sign of retirement in the near future, he’s now sizing up his rival’s son. After Agassi’s three-set win over Taylor Dent on Friday at the Australian Open, courtside television commentator Jim Courier asked Agassi when Jaden Gil, Agassi’s 3-year-old son, might play against Christian Sampras, who is 2 years old. “Would it shock you if I said I was going to play Christian Sampras before Jaden does?” Agassi joked. He then turned more serious. “I hope my kids learn to love it,” said Agassi, who also has a 15-month-old daughter, Jaz Elle, with wife Steffi Graf. “Ultimately, my biggest hope for my child is that he’s focused on something. Hopefully he’ll choose … Read entire article »

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