Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishLooking to make a big splash for its forthcoming French Open coverage, TNT Sports hired eight-time Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi as a studio commentator, sources briefed on the move told The Athletic.Next month, TNT Sports will begin a new decade-long arrangement in which it will pay $650 million in total for the two-week event every May. Agassi is expected to be part of the coverage toward the end of the network’s presentation with a featured spot during the semifinals and finals. Agassi, 54, won the French Open in 1999. He has done limited television since he hung up his racket nearly two decades ago.TNT’s lead commentary team for the French Open is expected to consist of play-by-player Brian Anderson with the ubiquitous analyst John McEnroe.TNT declined comment.TNT likes to aim big with its studio coverage and centering it around an all-time star. While Hall of Famer Charles Barkley leads its NBA coverage, TNT has Pedro Martinez on MLB coverage and Wayne Gretzky on NHL. For TNT executives, Agassi’s hiring is seen in the same vein as Barkley, Martinez and Gretzky.The network has held talks with Jim Courier and Lindsay Davenport, among other analysts, to join the French Open coverage, according to sources briefed on the conversations. Adam Lefkoe announced that he will be the studio host.(Photo: Alex Mita / AFP via Getty Images)
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