Agassi confirms relationship with Graf

Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 | 9:18 a.m.

The two have been rumored to be romantically linked, and on Thursday Agassi told KLAS-TV Channel 8 that the relationship "has probably come on a little quicker than anticipated."

"Sometimes life can throw you some curves. It's nice when good curves come along. She's a good one."

When asked if the two were serious, Agassi said: "I see her as a special person and I really like the way I feel around her."

Agassi, a Las Vegas resident, and Graf, 30, have been seen around town together, most recently at Saturday's De La Hoya-Trinidad boxing fight. Agassi, 29, and actress Brooke Shields divorced in April after two years of marriage. Graf, who retired from tennis during the summer, recently split with her boyfriend of seven years, racing driver Michael Bartels.

Agassi, the world's No. 1 player, will host his annual benefit concert Saturday night at the MGM Grand.

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