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Retirement brought relief from "summary" of Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi
The pressure was relentless. Every match, every tournament, every shot - it all added up to an unending cycle of stress and expectation. I was constantly under the microscope, scrutinized by fans, critics, sponsors, and everyone in between. The weight of the world seemed to rest on my shoulders, and I carried it with me wherever I went. But then, retirement came. It was like a weight had been lifted off my chest, a burden I didn't even realize I was carrying until it was gone. Suddenly, I was free from the demands of the tennis world, free to live life on my own terms. No more early mornings on the practice court, no more grueling matches under the scorching sun. Retirement brought with it a sense of relief that I had never experienced before. I could finally breathe. I could finally relax. I could finally be myself without the constant pressure to perform. The peace that retirement brought was unparalleled, a sense of calm that washed over me like a soothing wave. I no longer had to worry about rankings, endorsements, or public opinion. I could simply be Andre, without the weight of the world on my shoulders. Of course, there were moments of doubt and uncertainty. Would I miss the thrill of competition? Would I regret walking away from the sport that had defined me for so long? But as time went on, those doubts faded away, replaced by a deep sense of contentment and fulfillment. Retirement gave me the chance to rediscover who I was outside of tennis, to explore new passions and interests that had been put on hold for so long. In the end, retirement brought me a sense of peace that I had never known. It allowed me to step back from the chaos of the tennis world and rediscover what truly mattered to me. It was a new chapter in my life, one filled with freedom, joy, and a profound sense of relief. Retirement was not the end, but a new beginning - a chance to start fresh and embrace all that life had to offer.
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