"We welcomed her to the family" - Andre Agassi adopts kitten found in his backyard, names her Sweetie

Andre Agassi's family has expanded with the welcome addition of a new furry friend. The American discovered a kitten who had wandered into his backyard, and he adopted it soon after.

Back in 2016, Agassi and his wife Steffi Graf, along with their children Jaz Elle and Jaden, welcomed a new pet into their family - a Great Dane named Blue. Blue has since become a beloved member of the family, and Agassi frequently delights his fans on social media with glimpses of his adventures with Blue.

The 53-year-old even rang in the new year with his cherished companion, treating his fans to a heartwarming picture of himself enjoying a snowy day with Blue.

Seven years after welcoming Blue into their family, Agassi announced a new addition by sharing a picture of himself cuddling a kitten. The former World No. 1 also divulged that the grey kitten had been named 'Sweetie.'

"A kitty showed up in our backyard... so we welcomed her to the family ❤️ meet Sweetie," he captioned the post on Instagram.

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"I am so excited to share this experience with one of the best tennis players, my wife" - Andre Agassi on competing in Pickleball Slam 2 alongside Steffi Graf

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf

Steffi Graf and Maria Sharapova are set to feature in the second edition of the Pickleball Slam, where they will be joined by returning players Andre Agassi and John McEnroe. Graf and Agassi will team up against Sharapova and McEnroe for a $1 million purse.

Having greatly enjoyed his experience in the inaugural edition of the event, Agassi recently expressed his excitement for Pickleball Slam 2. The American also shared his delight at the opportunity to partner with his wife.

“After Andy and I took home the hardware at the first Pickleball Slam, I said I would be playing pickleball as long as I can walk—that’s how much I enjoy this game. Naturally, I am so excited to share this experience with one of the best tennis players, my wife," Andre Agassi said in a press release.

Graf also talked about her enjoyment of the sport, after having taken the court at the Pickleball Slam. She expressed her enthusiasm to face off against McEnroe and Sharapova.

“When I watched the inaugural Pickleball Slam in April and stepped onto the court, I was hooked. Andre and I can’t wait to get back out on the court together to face off against Maria and John," Graf said.

The event will be televised live on February 4 (Sunday), 2024 at 8:30 p.m. (EST) from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.