Web Extra: The Meth Fallout

November 8, 2009 5:00 PM

Andre replies to the harsh reactions from Martina Navratilova, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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by deanfabian November 11, 2009 2:49 PM EST: Well said!! I think Andre's story is one of hope, forgiveness, healing, grace and restoration. Truely motivational. It is encouraging to see how one person can tackle his adversity and come out on top. No one is perfect so we should not be quick to judge but to be there to support and uplift them!!! Compassion people, Compassion!! Cant wait for his book to arrive in the mail. Would love to meet Andre personally and just to be there to listen and share in his personal experience of pain and the restoration that he has found.; Reply to this comment


by austinclay November 10, 2009 10:58 PM EST: Glass houses, Martina, Federer & Nadal, glass houses. I'm a huge fan of all of you, but who died and made you Queen/King of Accountability? Where do you come off publicly judging a fellow athlete? Have you divulged everything about yourselves publicly? I commend Andre for cleansing his soul by opening up for the benefit of others. Will you do the same? I'm sure there are lessons to be learned from you as well. Thank you, Andre.; Reply to this comment


by taker1013 November 9, 2009 4:16 PM EST: I have always been a huge andre agassi fan and will always continue to be. I think it take a brave person to confess the mistakes they have make in there life and own them, when he really never ever had to say a word. And as for what martina said, she should be ashamed. There is a difference between trying to cheat and simply being miserable. If only we all could live on her lofty pedestal wouldn't life be so much easier, but reality tells us thats not always possible. There always was a sadness in his eyes thats was unmistakable, but everyone was so busy making money off his charm and talent to really care or want to know. everything about this book makes perfect sense to me and it explains most of what I saw and already new to be the truth. He was never nearly as happy as he made us. I am pleased to see that when I look at him now, that lost look in his eye is no longer there. And in the end that is what is truly important, certainly not what anyone may think of him. He is still the great champion and human being that he always was, and admiting he is human does not that fact.; Reply to this comment


by meagan1988 November 9, 2009 9:53 AM EST: The critisim of Andre makes me sick.I am a recovering meth addict(clean 2 years),and I know exactlly how bad this all makes him feel.Putting someone down about a meth addiction or even recreational use I exactlly the opposite of what you should do!I can say this because I am a former addict,I have my own community NA group,and I speak for the local Sherriff's office meth awareness campaign.I say shame on anyone who puts him or anyone else down!He has finally fought his use of the drug and you just push him back three steps!Things like that cause addicts and former addicts to a)use again b)become sevearly depressed c)in worst case senarios commit suicide!; Reply to this comment


by bham_ace November 9, 2009 7:21 AM EST: Within the past week, 2 tennis players from Belgium were suspended from competitive tennis for 12 months for failing to comply with drug testing requirements. Yanina Wickmayer, a young Top 20 player who is rising in the rankings quickly after making it to the US Open semifinals in September, and Xavier Malisse failed the testing requirements by not advising of their whereabouts on 3 occasions over the last 12-18 months. They never tested positive for any drugs. It was simply a matter of not telling where they would be in order for testing officials to be able to do surprise testing IF they wanted to. Harsh punishment for not testing positive.

I'm sure they will not sympathize with the fact that Andre admittedly used illegal drugs continuously for a year, failed a test, lied about it and never received any punishment. Though it is commendable for Andre and Andre's soul to admit this 12 years after the fact and 3 years removed from his professional playing days, Martina is correct in her comparison to Clemons and any other athlete who uses, lies, and gets away with it.; Reply to this comment


by kelly202 November 8, 2009 10:13 PM EST: My partner and I watched the interview and are shocked at Martina's comparison of Andre to Roger Clemmons. The similarity between the two stops at the fact that they both misled their sport's governing body. Andre did not use sports enhancing drugs as Clemons did; and he has owned up to what was really going on at that point in his life. What Andre said, was sincere, heartfelt and painfully honest. Martina, shame on you! Chastise him maybe, but you took a very poor route.; Reply to this comment