If Agassi's previous revelations on crystal meth use were harmful, those regarding a (unwilling) speed consuming incident are at least as damaging for Agassi's image. But as we enter another week (at least) of turbulence with this new secret disclosed, we have to be cautious (again) on the timeline of events.
The extract from Agassi's autobiography relating this incident exposes the fact that Agassi took Excedrin (a caffeine-loaded substance) many times as a youth and that his father once coaxed him into taking a "tiny, white, round pill" believed to be amphetamine, when he was fifteen. The scene seemingly took place prior to the finals of a teenage competition near Chicago where Agassi won the singles and doubles.
Ref : http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_449338.html
Accusations on whether to strip Agassi from his titles have recurred over the past few days. This new spin on Agassi's career might furher burden his case and fuel the debate.
Still, the timeline is very important on assessing whether this claim is legitimate. One fact is that the related incident didn't happen after Agassi turned pro in 1986 : there is no trace of him taking part into an ATP event in Chicago throughout his career. See : http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Ag/A/Andre-Agassi.aspx?t=pa&y=0&m=s&e=0#
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