Retired tennis legends Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi were ever the proud parents as they watched their son Jaden at his first USC Baseball game of the 2023 season.
Graf, 53, and Agassi, 52 – who previously shared their hands-off approach to parenting – cheered their son, 21, from the stands while clad head to toe in University Of California merchandise.
Meanwhile Jaden wore the 45 jersey as he led his team to a 17-4 victory over the Marist Red Foxes at the Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, California.
Also present to support her brother at the event was their younger daughter Jaz Elle, 19.
The iconic tennis sweethearts – who are both out of the game professionally but still play in charity and exhibition matches – have been married since 2001.
Supportive: Tennis legends Steffi Graf, 53, and Andre Agassi, 52, were ever the proud parents as they watched their son Jaden, 21, at his first USC Baseball game of the 2023 season
Victorious: Jaden wore the 45 jersey as he led his team to a 17-4 victory over the Marist Red Foxes at the Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, California
Legendary sports icons: The iconic tennis duo have been married since 2001; Pictured in 1982 at the Savoy Hotel for the Wimbledon Winners Ball
Steffi looked cozy as she sported a navy USC sweatshirt.
The German-native wore her blonde tresses parted in the middle and cascading down her shoulders.
Meanwhile Andre rocked a red beanie and a grey USC hoodie for the day.
Jaden – who plays as pitcher/third baseman – appeared to have inherited his parents’ athletic abilities and looked fit in his red and yellow uniform.
Steffi and Andre welcomed Jaden just four days after saying ‘I do’ in Las Vegas in 2001.
His middle name, Gil, pays homage to Andre’s former trainer, Gil Reyes, whom he worked with for seventeen years up until his retirement in 2006.
His sister Jaz Elle was born two years later, in 2003.
In 2019 the couple revealed details of their approach to parenting while speaking to Stellar Magazine.
Proud! The tennis sweethearts – who are both out of the game professionally – cheered their son from the stands while clad head to toe in University Of California merchandise
Staying warm: Three-time Grand Slam champion Andre rocked a red beanie and a grey USC hoodie for the day
Cozy: German-born Steffi looked cozy as she sported a navy USC sweatshirt
Throwback: The couple welcomed Jaden just four days after saying ‘I do’ in Las Vegas in 2001; Pictured holding newborn Jaden in 2001
Parents of two: Aside from their son, the duo also share a younger daughter Jaz Elle, 19; The couple pictured with Jaden and Jaz in 2006 at NBA game
‘We just wanted our children to choose as they see fit and to then make sure their days reflect the things they claim to care about,’ Andre told the publication.
‘Because doing something a little bit is not the deal,’ the three-time Grand Slam champion added.
The pair also reflected on the physical effects years of playing tennis has had on their bodies during the interview.
After Andre revealed he suffers from back pain, Steffi added: ‘Sitting here, my hips – it’s hurting. I’ve got a knee that’s bone on bone… It was hard on our bodies.’
The couple have kept a relatively low-profile since retiring their tennis whites from the court in 2006 and 1999 respectively.
They had got together after both winning the 1999 French Open and dancing together at the winners’ ball.
Steffi won 22 singles titles combined at Wimbledon, the French Open, U.S. Open and Australian Open and took part in 56 Grand Slam events.
While Andre retired from professional tennis in 2006, after a long and successful career that saw him win 60 titles and land himself the number one spot in April, 1995.
Andre was formerly married to actress Brooke Shields but their union only lasted for two years, divorcing in 1999.
Retired: Andre and Steffi have kept a relatively low-profile since retiring their tennis whites from the court in 2006 and 1999 respectively; Pictured 2009 at Wimbledon
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