Andre Agassi criticized for remarks on Menšík and Arnaldi at French Open

Andre Agassi sparked controversy at the 2026 French Open with his remarks regarding Jakub Menšík's mental coach and Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal. Following Menšík's semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, where Zverev won 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, Agassi questioned Menšík's decision to bring in mental coach Dragan Vujovic instead of relying on family support. He expressed disappointment about the match's quality and critiqued Menšík's performance. Additionally, Agassi voiced his thoughts on Arnaldi's last-minute withdrawal, calling it disappointing and suggesting Arnaldi's stomach issues should have been significant enough to warrant a cancellation. Agassi's comments received backlash from fans, emphasizing the need for empathy in light of his own struggles with mental challenges during his career.

• 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Andre Agassi Lands in Controversy Over Bold Comments on Jakub Menšík’s Act, Matteo Arnaldi’s French Open Withdrawal