Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Facing Backlash For 'Weird' Comment About Jakub Mensik
Andre Agassi ruffled a few feathers with his commentary at Roland Garros this week.
Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam champion, appeared on TNT this Thursday to preview the men's semifinal matches at Roland Garros. When offering his analysis on Jakub Mensik's showdown with Alexander Zverev, he questioned the Czech star's strategy.
Apparently, Agassi didn't love that Mensik brought in a mental coach for the semifinals.
"I'm not a big fan of bringing in a mental coach in the semifinals of a Slam," Agassi said. "You're supposed to bring in your mom at that stage."
Was Agassi out of line for this comment?
Tennis fans thought Agassi's criticism was a bit unfair, especially since Mensik has been working with his mental coach for seven years now.
"Pretty weird to run a segment like this without referencing that the mental coach in question has been 1) with menšík since he was 13 and 2) foundational to his rise on the tour. makes it sound like he just hired him post-quarterfinals," James Hansen of The Athletic said.
"They talk incessantly about the "pressure" of playing deep in a Slam… but then collectively disparage a young player for having a mental coach," one fan said. "What a stupid take."
"Not sure why this matters? He can prepare however he wants. They just be yapping sometimes," a second fan wrote.
"Agassi cannot be serious," another fan commented.
Mensik wasn't the only player that Agassi criticized on Thursday. He also took aim at Jannik Sinner, who was eliminated in the second round of the French Open.
"I know nothing about his preparation," Agassi said. "I know he can play for 5.5 hours. He's proven it. I know he's the best player on the planet right now, but I also know that there's no excuse for him to run into a wall at 1 hour 45."
Agassi may have a few more takes to unleash between now and the men's final on Sunday.
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 8:50 AM.