{
  "id": 9572348,
  "title": "Agassi demands proper break for exhausted tennis stars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/agassi-demands-proper-break-for-exhausted-tennis-stars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/agassi-demands-proper-break-exhausted-151206891.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andre Agassi, the eight-time Grand Slam champion and captain of Team World in the 2025 Laver Cup, has called for a proper off-season for exhausted tennis players. The event, taking place in London from Friday, features a six-man team led by Australia's Alex de Minaur and former Grand Slam finalist Taylor Fritz. The Laver Cup, a high-profile exhibition played on hard courts, offers no ranking points. Agassi, now 56, emphasized his commitment to his players' well-being, stating that nothing matters more to him than their careers. He noted that tennis has become more physically demanding since his retirement in 2006, with players covering more ground than ever before. Agassi urged for an off-season of relative security for both players and fans, arguing that cutbacks in the sport would ultimately benefit everyone. Despite the packed calendar, Agassi reaffirmed his support for the Laver Cup, expressing his reluctance to compromise an event named after the legendary Rod Laver.",
  "summary": "Andre Agassi has demanded a proper off-season for exhausted tennis players as he prepares to lead Team World against Team Europe at the Laver Cup in London.Former world number one Agassi, who retired in 2006, said tennis had become more physically demanding since he quit.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Agassi demands proper break for exhausted tennis stars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/agassi-demands-proper-break-for-exhausted-tennis-stars-9585547",
        "published": "2026-09-24T15:59:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}