Having coached Djokovic, it looked to be the perfect appointment with a number of viewers pleased to hear his dulcet tones before and over the top of the second semi-final at the All England Club. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen kicked off the praise by stating on X: “Andre Agassi commentating [four red heart emojis].”
One user replied: “The insight is incredible. The detail and the knowledge, a huge eye opener to fair weather watchers like me.” Another added: “Agassi commentating on the Sinner – Djokovic match is such a huge improvement over McEnroe who gets a lot of the big matches. Way more in-depth analysis!”
However, others did not share that opinion with his commentary style coming under fire. One X account wrote: “Could someone at the BBC please take Andre Agassi off the air immediately. He is absolutely ruining the Sinner v Djokovic semi-final. Somebody act right now because this is unbearable. Whoever chose him needs firing! What were you thinking!”
A second brutally claimed: “He’s got the vocal range of a dishwasher. He’s found the exact frequency between “inaudible and mumble”. Turn it down and you can’t hear him; turn it up and the neighbours think think they’re sat in centre court at the end of every point won.”
A third added: “Please Please, either ask Andre Agassi to speak clearly, or remove him from commentary. His content is good I’m sure but, he mumbles and is so monotone it’s difficult to hear what he’s saying.”
Even prior to his appearance in the gantry, it was quite the afternoon for Agassi with the 56-year-old swearing live on air while issuing a verdict on Djokovic. He was also left confused by Clare Balding’s attempt to engage in conversation regarding the Serb’s ear seedings.
Sinner and Djokovic were competing for a spot in Sunday’s final with the one facing Alexander Zverev. He ended the dream of British wildcard Arthur Fery earlier in the day with a dominant straight sets victory.