Tennis great Andre Agassi retired from the game of tennis in early-September after winding up his
campaign in the US Open. Even then, the announcement caused shock waves in the world
of tennis. Open crowd that was all on its feet, Agassi lost his final game.Agassi's
farewell announcement to fans of New York City was eloquent and touching. But as Agassi,
himself said, there are no accolades more important to an athlete than those that come
from his peers."He'll go down as one of the guys who changed our sport in
a lot of ways, not only the way he played the game, but also the
way that he conducted himself on tn requin and off the court," said 2002 Wimbledon champion and
former world number one Lleyton Hewitt. It was a courageous effort by Agassi as he
bucked back spasms and a number of aches and pains. In the end, despite Agassi's
tremendous will and the support of a wildly cheering U.S. "The scoreboard said I lost
today, but what the scoreboard doesn't say is what it is I have found. "There
are not too many more recognizable people in tennis. And I've found generosity. The sport
probably owes a lot to him.""His longevity and desire to compete at the highest level
have been remarkable. You have given me your shoulders to stand on nike tn to reach for
my dreams, dreams I could have never reached without you," said Agassi.With Agassi's retirement, the
curtain has come down on one of the most colorful and popular careers that tennis
has ever witnessed, spanning two glorious decades and producing eight Grand Slam championships as well
as a host of unforgettable moments on the tennis court.Agassi's retirement was a highly-anticipated one
and closely-watched by tennis fans ever since the 36-year-old announced after Wimbledon that he would
call it quits after the US Open. And over the last 21 years, I have
found loyalty. I've found inspiration. You have willed me to succeed, sometimes even in my
lowest moments. You have pulled for me on the court and also in life. Many
notable sports officials and commentators have paid homage to Agassi's place in the pantheon of
the sport. And he went out with a bang, making it all the way to
the third round before losing to a 25-year-old qualifier named Benjamin Becker, 7-5, 6-7 (4),
6-4, 7-5. He has brought a huge amount to our sport and will be missed,"
said Pete Sampras, the seven-time Wimbledon champion whose on-court rivalry with Agassi helped boost tennis'
popularity in the 1990s."He's a legend," said reigning French Open champion Rafael Nadal.Jonathon Hardcastle writes
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