As Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz battled it out in a hard-hitting Wimbledon semifinal on Friday, it wasn’t just the tennis that captured fans’ attention; it was the voice behind the commentary.
Andre Agassi, the American tennis icon and former world No. 1, stole the show from the broadcast booth with sharp, insightful, and, at times, poetic analysis.
Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion, has largely stayed out of the spotlight in recent years. But lately, he’s been making waves again, not with a racket, but with a microphone. His deep understanding of the sport, tactical breakdowns, and ability to read momentum swings in real time have made him a breakout star of the 2025 Wimbledon coverage on BBC Sport.
While Alcaraz eventually edged out Fritz in four sets, much of the buzz surrounding the match was about Agassi’s commentary. Even fans inside Centre Court, who couldn’t hear the broadcast, were feeling the FOMO. Tennis correspondent Simon Cambers tweeted, “Can’t hear him as I am on court watching the match but seems like @AndreAgassi is killing it in commentary on @BBCSport, not surprisingly…”
Can't hear him as I am on court watching the match but seems like @AndreAgassi is killing it in commentary on @BBCSport - not surprisingly.....
— Simon Cambers (@scambers73) July 11, 2025
Social media lit up with praise for Agassi. One user posted, “Going from John McEnroe's commentary to Andre Agassi's commentary is such a genuinely wonderful experience that everyone should experience.” Another added, “Andre Agassi best commentary to date!”
One tennis fan posted, "Is it Andre Agassi who is commentating here? So knowledgeable, so technical."
Another comment read, "Andre Agassi honestly has a career in audiobooks narration. Voice like butter, it’s like yes Andre. You don’t want to miss a second serve return, love-15, deep into the second set."
His ability to explain Alcaraz’s court positioning, Fritz’s change of pace, and the subtle psychology of the match in real time had even casual fans glued to their screens. For a generation that watched Agassi dominate on the court, his seamless transition to the commentary box felt both nostalgic and refreshing.
Agassi’s style blends storytelling with strategy, and his adept insights often enable him to predict exactly what a player will do. He can walk you through a baseline exchange and explain why a drop shot isn’t just clever, but necessary. It’s the kind of commentary that brings tennis to life, not just what’s happening, but why it’s happening.
As for the tournament itself, Alcaraz now advances to the Wimbledon men’s final, where he’ll face Jannik Sinner, who took down Novak Djokovic during Friday's other semifinal. With Alcaraz playing some of his best tennis and Sinner defeating Djokovic in straight sets, Sunday’s final promises fireworks.
But don’t be surprised if some of the most viral moments from the championship weekend once again come from the commentary booth. Right now, Andre Agassi isn’t just watching the game with us; he’s redefining how we hear it.
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