{"id":71958,"date":"2025-08-15T16:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T16:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/71958\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T16:00:09","slug":"andre-agassis-former-coach-names-the-grand-slam-champion-who-terence-atmane-reminds-him-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/71958\/","title":{"rendered":"Andre Agassi’s former coach names the Grand Slam champion who Terence Atmane reminds him of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Terence Atmane is enjoying a phenomenal run at the Cincinnati Open and is through to his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal. <\/p>\n

The world number 136 clinched his second top ten win of the tournament after defeating Holger Rune<\/a> in straight sets. <\/p>\n

Atmane previously knocked out Taylor Fritz<\/a>, and in the final four, he will now face his biggest challenge yet in the form of world number one Jannik Sinner<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Having made the main draw through qualifying, the Frenchman continues to catch the eyes of many, including Andre Agassi<\/a>\u2018s former coach, Brad Gilbert<\/a>, who compared him to a former major champion.<\/p>\n

\"TerencePhoto by Shelley Lipton\/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesBrad Gilbert says Terence Atmane reminds him of a former major champion<\/p>\n

Gilbert took to X to say: \u201cI said Atmane reminds [me] of Wayne Arthers, [the] more I think about it, [he reminds me of] Henri Leconte.<\/p>\n

\u201cSame quick motion on the serve and [he is a ] shot maker like Henri, what a tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n

i said Atmane reminds of Wayne Arthers, more i think \ud83e\udd14 about it Henri Leconte, same quick motion on the serv and and shot maker like Henri, what a tournament \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f @CincyTennis<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) August 15, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

View Tweet<\/p>\n

Leconte reached a career high of fifth in the world and made the French Open final in 1988, where he fell to Mats Wilander<\/a>. <\/p>\n

In 1984, he clinched a maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, when he emerged victorious in doubles alongside French compatriot Yannick Noah. <\/p>\n

Terence Atmane\u2019s incredible run at the Cincinnati Open so far<\/p>\n

After earning his way to the main draw through qualifying, Atmane began his campaign in Cincinnati with a comfortable win over Yoshihito Nishioka. <\/p>\n

In the second round, he overcame Wimbledon quarterfinalist Flavio Cobolli before securing another big victory over rising star Joao Fonseca<\/a> in round three. <\/p>\n

RoundOpponentQuarterfinalsHolger Rune (W)Fourth RoundTaylor Fritz (W)Third RoundJoao Fonseca (W)Second RoundFlavio Cobolli (W)First RoundYoshihito Nishioka (W)Terence Atmane\u2019s Cincinnati Open campaign so far<\/p>\n

Against Fritz, Atmane dropped his second set of the tournament, but fought back to beat the world number four in one of the biggest shocks of the year. <\/p>\n

Following another upset over Rune, he will now look to continue his impressive run at the ATP<\/a> Masters 1000 event against Sinner, who he has never faced before. <\/p>\n