East Hampton - Tennis great Andre Agassi, winner of eight Grand Slam championships on the ATP Tour, will be honored at a tennis benefit to be held at The Ross School on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The event, set to take place at the school's brand new tennis center, will include an exhibition doubles match and silent auction, among other activities, and will benefit Ross scholarships and athletic programs.

Andre Agassi captured eight Grand Slam titles during his lengthy pro career, including two wins at the U.S. Open in Flushing, which begins the day after the Ross extravaganza.

Of the Grand Slams to Agassi's credit, four came in Australia and two were in Flushing at the U.S. Open. He is also one of three players in the Open Era (Rod Laver, Roger Federer) to capture the career Grand Slam - wins at the Australian Open (1995, 2000, 2001, 2003), French Open (1999), Wimbledon (1992) and U.S. Open (1994, 1999). His accolades also include a 1996 gold medal at the Atlanta-based Summer Olympic Games. Off the court, Agassi has raised millions of dollars for the Andre Agassi Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming public education for underserved youth. Last year, Agassi hosted "A Night In The Hamptons" at Ross to raise money for the foundation.

The event, which takes place on the eve of the U.S. Open, will honor Andre Agassi, who will not be playing. However, at least four Grand Slam winners will be in attendance, according to Ross officials. That list includes Murphy Jensen, who with his brother captured the 1993 French Open men's doubles title; Petr Korda, the 1998 Australian Open champ; and Mark Knowles, who joined Daniel Nestor in winning both the 1994 and 1997 Australian Open men's doubles titles. Alec Baldwin, named Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "30 Rock," as well as model and Ross parent Christie Brinkley will lead a who's who of celebrities at the event, including Rufus Wainwright, Ramona Singer, Mario Singer, Jill Zarin, Luann De Lesseps, Kelly Bensimon, Steve Guttenberg, Rip Torn and Judith Light.

Famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri will hold a special clinic at the facility. Bollettieri has coached a number of Grand Slam champions including Agassi, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Boris Becker, Monica Seles, Jim Courier and Maria Sharapova, among his long list of protégés. Private instruction is also available by appointment.

"We are very excited that Andre Agassi, renowned as a tennis legend and humanitarian, will be attending our tennis event as our honoree," said Diana Aceti, the director of development and public relations at Ross. "All proceeds will benefit Ross scholarships and programs, and the heart of Ross School - the children."

A silent auction will also be held; prizes include a US Open Afternoon with Murphy Jensen, former pro and host of The Tennis Channel's "Open Access." On Wednesday, September 2, the prize winner will be Jensen's assistant for the day, helping coach Jensen for his Tennis Channel interviews while meeting tennis champions, watching matches and receiving a tour of the Lacoste VIP lounge. The prize list also includes a one-week clinic at the world-class Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, as well as tennis lessons and camp at the Ross tennix complex.

The Tennis Channel will include the event as part of its 30-minute entertainment show, "Celebrities and Tennis," featuring Brinkley that will begin airing in November.

A limited number of VIP tables and tickets, as well as general admission seats, are available are also tax deductible. They can be obtained by calling 631-907-5112 or by e-mailing daceti@ross.org. The event will be held rain or shine.