Also read A ringside view of the 21st century’s deadliest diseaseBoth Agassi and Graf, who now spend time on their respective charities, felt it was important for athletes to pay attention to their mental health.
It brought authenticity and connected the athlete to people, said Agassi, who is chairman, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.Graf, who is chairman of Children for Tomorrow, which works with children and families that have suffered trauma, said that what tennis taught her was to stay in the present and always retain her perspective.